Accountancy Apprenticeships on the rise at First Intuition

First Intuition see an increase in mid-year sign-ups for accountancy apprenticeships Historically June’s apprenticeship intake has always been the quietest. However, at First Intuition we are seeing that trend shift.  We believe the reason for the increase in mid-year sign ups is employers are actively becoming more flexible in the way they manage their hiring…

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University of Bradford sets challenge to ‘future-proof’ students

The University of Bradford is ‘future-proofing’ its students with a pioneering ‘Dragons Den’ style assessment for the next generation of medical professionals. Second-year students on the Clinical Sciences programme are being tasked with researching, developing and pitching a unique medical device, with a group of professionals from across the medical industry sitting on a panel…

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Clarion nurtures ‘leaders of tomorrow’ with tailor-made management development programme

As part of its ongoing commitment to enabling its people to develop their careers and be the best they can be, Clarion is continuing to invest time and develop bespoke training to make this happen. The firm has celebrated the first 30 lawyers and managers to complete a unique nine-month management development programme which it…

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Rising stars of manufacturing and engineering to be celebrated in Leeds awards

Manufacturing and engineering employers in Leeds are being urged to nominate outstanding younger talent from among their own organisations for an awards initiative that is now in its second year. The Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards aim to identify and recognise the achievements of the industry’s next generation of rising stars and potential business leaders. The…

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Leeds Manufacturing Festival announces headline sponsors for 2023 programme

Launched last week at a packed event addressed by West Yorkshire Mayor Tracey Brabin and manufacturing employers’ organisation MAKE UK, Leeds Manufacturing Festival has announced the three organisations that are headline sponsors for its 2023 programme. Leeds City College, engineering and manufacturing recruiter E3 Recruitment and Next Gen Makers, which runs a benchmarking and accreditation…

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First Intuition’s 2023 Accountancy Academy back as strong as ever

“An amazing couple of days and a huge success” At First Intuition, we pride ourselves on our ability to create a warm and inviting environment in which aspiring accountants can flourish.   First Intuition’s Accountancy Academy plays a pivotal role in ensuring we consistently achieve this aim. Our hugely popular First Intuition Accountancy Academies were launched…

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Bradford Garden Centre’s apprentices complete their courses

Management at a Bradford Garden Centre are celebrating after its first two apprentices have passed their qualifications. 19 year old Alfie Taylor from Wyke was employed by Tong Garden Centre as a Plants Apprentice and studied at Shipley College to gain a Horticulture Operative Level 2 qualification and 27 year old Brandon Cox from Birkenshaw has completed Level…

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Local Homebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire West is celebrating the success of a local student who has completed his apprenticeship

Local Homebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire West is celebrating the success of a local student who has completed his apprenticeship at Momentum, Waverley development in South Yorkshire Cameron Dalton-Heppenstall, from Sheffield was awarded a certificate and a £100 voucher to mark his successful completion of the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery by Andy Dawson,…

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Career opportunities in the spotlight as 2023 Leeds Manufacturing Festival launches to address recruitment challenges

Manufacturing employers from across Leeds will come together next week to launch a programme of events aimed at highlighting the latest career opportunities available in the modern manufacturing and engineering sectors in the city and the wider region. A high-profile launch event kicking off the Leeds Manufacturing Festival will take place at Leeds City College’s…

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Seal of approval for local training provider

A local Professional training provider has been granted Study Centre approval as part of the companies 5-year growth plan. S.L. Procurement Solutions Limited is a training company delivering Procurement and Supply chain training for professionals who want to gain their CIPS qualifications. The training provider decided to apply for approval with CIPS – and now…

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Bradford College Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2023

Bradford College is joining the rest of the country in marking the 16th annual National Apprenticeship Week (#NAW2023).  Taking place this week from 6th to 12th February, the week-long celebration showcases the incredible benefits apprenticeships bring using this year’s theme, “Skills for Life.” Bradford College has a packed timetable of #NAW2023 activities planned, including specialist staff training, an apprenticeship…

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Leeds College of Building Showcases Higher-Level Training for National Apprenticeship Week 2023

Higher and degree apprenticeships are the focus for Leeds College of Building as the country marks National Apprenticeship Week 2023 (#NAW2023).Taking place this week from 6th – 12th February, #NAW2023 is the 16th annual celebration of apprenticeships. The week brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships…

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York celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

City of York Council is joining local employers and apprentices to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make during National Apprenticeship Week next week [6-12 February]. The theme for the 16th annual National Apprenticeship Week is ‘Skills for Life’, reflecting how apprenticeships can help individuals to develop the skills and knowledge required for…

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New city centre business hub opens at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University has opened the doors to a new professional, city centre space for the regional business community to meet, collaborate and access the university’s academic expertise and student talent. The Knowledge Exchange is located on the first floor of the Rose Bowl on Portland Way – the home of Leeds Business School. The…

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First Intuition – First in Client Service

Yorkshire based Accountancy and Tax training company First Intuition are heading into 2023 with an even larger Client Team who are ready to continue providing the excellent client service the company is known for. One of their core values is the ‘Focus on Personal Relationships,’ and in an organisation whose motto is ‘Where People Count,’…

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New Courses for 2023 at Verner Wheelock

Food industry training experts Verner Wheelock are introducing two new courses for 2023. Managing Vegan Requirements has been developed to help managers understand what constitutes a vegan product, how to comply with vegan requirements and how to implement production controls to maintain product integrity. It follows the success of two well-established courses Managing Food Allergens in Manufacturing and Legal…

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Watson Buckle excites young minds at STEM fair

Accountancy firm Watson Buckle has helped children at Sandal Primary School in Baildon learn more about the job of an accountant at the school’s Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) fair. Gillian Craven and William Scrimshaw visited the school to share their experiences of being accountants at one of Bradford’s leading independent firms and explained…

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First intuition launch AAT Level 2 Accounting Apprenticeships

First Intuition Yorkshire are launching their newest Apprenticeship programme across the region in April 2023, with courses taking place at our Leeds & Sheffield centres. After talking to local employers, we believe that AAT Level 2 apprenticeships are becoming increasingly relevant to their business needs & trainees. The lasting effects of the pandemic have greatly…

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