Category: Learning & Development
Sharon Roper: Creating Career Opportunities with a Level 6 (Degree) Apprenticeship
Sharon Roper, 54, has been working at OCS since 2016. After receiving several promotions and overseeing operations for multi-million-pound contracts, her line manager encouraged her to pursue a degree through an apprenticeship programme.
OCS Team
17 Feb, 2025
National Apprenticeship Week: A Catch-up with Sarah Williams
We’re wrapping up an activity-packed National Apprenticeship Week with an interview with our Chief People Officer, Sarah Williams. During last week’s Apprentice of the Year Awards, we caught up with Sarah to reflect on the success of the event and gather key insight into what the future holds for our apprentices.
OCS Team
13 Feb, 2025
A Sit Down With Emma Fletcher, 2024 AOTY
We’re excited to kick off National Apprenticeship Week with an interview featuring our recently crowned Apprentice of the Year (AOTY), Emma Fletcher.
OCS Team
10 Feb, 2025
2024 Apprentice of the Year Award: Celebrating the Journey and Triumphs of Our Apprentices
Yesterday, we held our fourth annual Apprentice of the Year award ceremony at our London office. The event honoured our twelve Apprentice of the Month winners, their line managers, and training service providers. Our apprenticeship recognition and awards programme features these twelve monthly finalists who have shown exemplary initiative, gaining recognition from their line managers or skills coaches as part of the nomination process.
OCS Team
07 Feb, 2025
A Year On: A Catch-Up with Khalid Mahmood, Our 2023 AOTY
A year ago, Khalid Mahmood won internal Apprentice of The Year Award, we caught up with him to see how he's been since taking home the trophy.
OCS Team
06 Feb, 2025
Reflecting on Our Apprentice Scheme Success
As we step into February and usher in National Apprenticeship Week from the 10th, we’re delighted to celebrate our apprentices across the business with our fourth annual Apprentice of The Year (AOTY) Award celebration.
OCS Team
05 Feb, 2025
Business Management Apprentice: Meet Jacob
In September 2024, we launched our latest social value initiative - a business management apprenticeship programme. In this article, meet Jacob, one of our apprentices, right out of school and hospitality, who is settling into professional life at OCS.
OCS Team
16 Jan, 2025
Business Management Apprenticeship Programme: Meet Bobby
In September, we launched our latest social value initiative - a business management apprenticeship programme. In this article, meet Bobby, one of our apprentices, right out of A levels and hospitality, who is settling into professional life at OCS.
OCS Team
12 Dec, 2024
Empowering the Next Generation: OCS Apprenticeships at the Forefront of Professional Growth
CEO Daniel Dickson gives detailed insight into the ways OCS is investing in its people and future generations with its apprenticeship strategy.
Daniel Dickson
02 Dec, 2024
Empowering Leadership: The OCS Catalyst Programme
Discover how the Catalyst Programme at OCS is transforming leadership.
OCS Team
29 May, 2024
Class Dismissed: The Culinary Classroom class of 2023-24 takes a bow!
The Culinary Classroom cohort for this year have concluded their final session, marking the culmination of a transformative 10-month programme. Throughout this period, chefs from diverse sectors within our business engaged in a comprehensive culinary learning journey, emphasising the acquisition of a renewed understanding, respect, and appreciation for the origins of our food.
OCS Team
26 Apr, 2024
Kickstarting Electrical and Hard Services Careers With OCS Modern Apprenticeships
Mike Stark, Director of Data and Networks, sat down to discuss the benefits of completing an OCS Hard Service Modern Apprenticeship.
OCS Team
09 Feb, 2024