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Skills4 celebrates more than 2,000 learners across Pharmacy, Science and Dental

Skills4Group has reached an important milestone with more than 2,000 learners now training across our divisions. This progress showcases the strength of our partnerships with employers and the dedication of our learners and staff.

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STEM to Success: Apprenticeships in Life Sciences

Join Skills4Science for STEM to Success: Apprenticeships in Life Sciences at Coventry University London. This special event during London Life Sciences Week brings together employers, educators and learners to share insights, celebrate success and explore opportunities shaping the UK’s life sciences sector.

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Strong performance across Skills4Group as QAR exceeds 70%

Skills4Group closes the 2024/25 year with outstanding results – a forecasted QAR of 70.4%, pass rate of 99.4%, and retention rate of 70.9%. This success reflects the dedication of learners, tutors, and employers working together to create supportive, skills-focused learning environments across all programmes.

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Is an Apprenticeship Right for Me?

The BBC asks: “How do I know if an apprenticeship is right for me?” At Skills4, apprenticeships combine full-time employment, funded training and one-to-one support from tutors and mentors. Learner stories show how our programmes provide guidance, skills and confidence, helping school leavers, employees and career changers progress with success. Apprenticeships with Skills4 are designed to build futures.

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Marketing Apprentice Gabrielle’s Impact at Skills4Group

Gabrielle has been part of the Skills4Group marketing team for several months, gaining hands-on experience in content creation, email campaigns and events. Her apprenticeship highlights how learning on the job helps develop real marketing skills while supporting the success of Skills4Group’s specialist brands.

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Visit us at Lab Innovations 2025!

Skills4Science will be attending Lab Innovations 2025 on 29 and 30 October at the NEC Birmingham. Visit Stand E32 to meet our team and learn how we’re helping employers develop skilled, workplace-ready laboratory professionals through our science training and apprenticeship programmes.

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Apprenticeship Applications Made Simple with Skills4

The BBC notes that apprenticeships can feel difficult to access, with limited places and complex application processes. Skills4 removes these barriers by offering regular start dates, trusted employer partnerships and step-by-step support from enquiry to enrolment. This approach makes apprenticeships easier for learners to begin and more effective for employers who want to grow skilled teams.

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Apprenticeships Provide Long-Term Value Beyond the Wage

The BBC highlights that some learners worry about pay when considering apprenticeships. At Skills4, apprenticeships offer more than a wage. Learners gain full-time paid roles, funded training and recognised qualifications that open long-term careers in pharmacy, science and dental. Apprenticeships with Skills4 provide both immediate experience and lasting career value for learners and employers alike.

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Skills4 Apprenticeships Deliver Strong Results for Learners and Employers

Skills4 apprenticeships achieve a 90% completion rate, compared with 60.5% nationally (BBC). Our programmes combine structured pathways, one-to-one tutor support and employer partnerships, helping more learners finish and progress into long-term careers.

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