Holden Kia has been topped Norfolk Apprentice Employer of the 12 months on the Annual East Coast Faculty Apprenticeship Awards 2023.

Holden Group presently has 5 apprentices throughout its six automobile dealerships in Norwich and Kings Lynn together with final yr’s East Coast Faculty Mechanical Apprentice of the yr. Two of the present consumption of apprentices are primarily based at Holden Kia.

Darren Anderson, normal supervisor at Holden Kia, stated: “We’re completely delighted to have gained this award. We actually consider within the apprenticeship mannequin and rising our personal future expertise.

“I feel one of many keys to our success is the assist of our totally certified technicians who mentor our apprentices. We’re actually grateful to them for investing their time and imparting their data to the subsequent era of expertise.

“We at all times work carefully with East Coast Faculty (ECC) and make sure that we offer the chance for apprentices to undertake actual, productive work, quite than menial or primary duties. We give our apprentices the chance to completely apply their data, expertise and behaviours on the job.”

Anderson additionally stated Holden takes half in common opinions with each the apprentice and ECC “as ongoing communication, suggestions and assist is crucial to sustaining a profitable partnership”.

He added: “There isn’t any doubt that apprentices play a vital function in our enterprise.”

ECC affords the best variety of apprenticeships within the East Anglia space. The Faculty works with roughly 500 employers and has over 700 apprentices.

ECC focuses on supporting its predominant native sectors in automotive, mechanical engineering, offshore power, development, tourism, enterprise administration, hospitality and catering, amongst others.

Julia Bates, deputy principal for curriculum and strategic partnerships, stated: “By way of their tireless efforts and dedication, Holden Kia has constantly demonstrated their dedication to the success and progress of their apprentices.

“Their unwavering enthusiasm and willingness to help learners makes their office an distinctive setting for progress and growth. They go above and past to make sure that every apprentice receives the mandatory steerage, sources, and mentorship to thrive of their chosen discipline, serving to every scholar to achieve their full potential.”