Seasonal best wishes from Swatpro Academy – what a year it has been!
2019 has been a good year for us, with an expansion of Swatpro Academy allowing it to offer digital apprenticeships in a range of IT disciplines.
Swatpro Academy Expands with New Digital Apprenticeship Training Offer
Swatpro Academy has garnered a big reputation for its work in the catering and hospitality industry.
Step on the Springboard to Hospitality Success
The Hospitality Industry: an economic sector comprised of many strands, but of particular importance to the South-West.
An apprenticeship with all the right ingredients for a tasty career
For the kitchen stars of tomorrow, that route may well be via an Apprenticeship Standard Commis Chef course.
The bigger, better apprenticeship that leads to a bigger, better career – Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard
In an age where customers are prepared to pay a premium for “home cooked” food, made on the premises, this new qualification supports apprentices as they learn the art of food preparation using fresh ingredients.
Producing the best Production Chefs
All the ingredients add up to making production chef work a career rather than just an “in-between” job.
Successful Hotel Group Books Top Quality Training Thanks to Swatpro Academy
“We’ve found our apprentices generally want to stay with us and they have made a significant impact to the business. I have to say I’ve been very impressed.”
Spotlight on Swatpro Academy
"We pride ourselves in being knowledgeable and skilled in the fields we operate, but I think empathy with our employer clients is just as important, as is good communications, a flexible approach and having face-to-face contact."
Budget makes apprenticeships more affordable than ever for small business
In a move welcomed by businesses and training organisations alike, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has reduced the amount non-levy paying organisations have to pay towards the cost of Apprenticeships. Here's what it means to businesses.
Unlocking your potential via an Apprenticeship
Exeter-based Swatpro Academy works with clients in the hospitality and catering sectors all across the South West.
Cooking Up A Better Future with Swatpro Academy
Watchers of TV's MasterChef may recognise Pedro from his appearance as a contestant in the 2017 series. Although he did not win the contest, he says: "It was fun. A great thing to do, and all part of the learning process for me. Definitely a step forward
From Frameworks to Standards: getting the apprentices you need
By 2020, the government is planning to phase out Apprenticeship Frameworks to replace them with the newer Apprenticeship Standards. What lies behind this significant change to training?