The group, which takes in over a thousand apprentices per year, has moved up the rankings to list as one of the top five apprenticeship providers
The Go-Ahead Group says it is proud to be listed the fifth top apprenticeships provider in the UK, in a ranking developed by the Department for Education. The Group is celebrated after beating its previous ranking by eight places, taking a lead position as a top apprenticeship employer in the transport industry. The company takes on around 1,020 apprentices annually and its apprenticeship programme is one of the biggest when it comes to employing apprentices into roles such as bus drivers, train drivers and engineers.
More than 700 apprentices are presently training to be London bus drivers at Go-Ahead London’s academy in Camberwell, and a further 470 apprentices are in training at its Govia Thameslink Railway subsidiary. The company commits to employing apprentices from a diverse range of backgrounds, and currently 65% of its apprentices are from ethnic minority backgrounds, 20% are female and 15% are neurodiverse.
Group Chief People Officer Carolyn Ferguson said: “Our Apprenticeships programme has gone from strength to strength. We’re so proud of the results in the rankings – to come in at number five means that we’re moving in the right direction. As we attract the new generation of drivers and engineers, it’s our priority to ensure the programme is forever expanding and will continue to reflect the diverse communities we serve. At Go-Ahead we believe apprenticeships are a great way to begin a career in transport. There are so many opportunities to develop and many of our apprentices have gone on to lead very successful careers..”
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