Essex engineering firm recognised as top 100 apprenticeship employer

Aerospace foundry Maycast-Nokes has been named in the Centrica Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer list. The list is compiled annually by the National Apprenticeship Service and recognises excellence in businesses that employ apprentices. The list was announced at the National Apprenticeship Awards, which took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The Halstead-based company joins blue chip businesses such as BT, BAE Systems, Virgin Media and Unilever on the list.

The company’s director of sales Dave Blower said: “We are absolutely delighted to be included in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer list. Our apprenticeship programme blends traditional foundry and pattern making skills with the latest CNC machining requirements. Our approach provides our trainees with a clearly defined route towards a career in the aerospace industry. Being recognised as one of the best employers in the UK for apprenticeships and skills development is a great honour.”

Braintree MP James Cleverly, who visited Maycast-Nokes last year, said: “I am delighted that a cutting edge local firm has been recognised for their commitment to apprenticeships. Having visited Maycast-Nokes and spoken to their apprentices I can see why they have been named as one of the country's top apprenticeship employers, huge congratulations to the whole team."

Sue Husband, director of the National Apprenticeship Service, said: “I hope the success of these Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers will mean more businesses across England aspire to follow their example and to find out for themselves how apprenticeships help to grow a skilled and highly qualified workforce.”

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