{"id":27391,"date":"2025-02-13T09:50:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T09:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/uk\/?p=27391"},"modified":"2025-02-13T10:23:52","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T10:23:52","slug":"national-apprenticeship-week-a-catch-up-with-sarah-williams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/uk\/news\/national-apprenticeship-week-a-catch-up-with-sarah-williams\/","title":{"rendered":"National Apprenticeship Week: A Catch-up with Sarah Williams"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We\u2019re wrapping up an activity-packed National Apprenticeship Week<\/a> with an interview with our Chief People Officer, Sarah Williams. During last week\u2019s Apprentice of the Year Awards<\/a>, 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. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why are the Apprenticeship of the Year Awards important for both the apprentices and OCS?<\/h4>\n

For the apprentices, this is a chance to celebrate their achievements. They have come so far on their journeys. It\u2019s incredible that they all get to stand in front an audience and share their achievements with us. In many cases, they have not only managed to study towards their apprenticeships but also continued to develop in their roles, and some have even stepped into new ones. On top of all of that, they have dealt with all kinds of challenges in their personal lives. From OCS’s perspective, we are developing future talent. We are investing in our colleagues and supporting future growth.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How do these awards contribute to the overall development and motivation of apprentices at OCS?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

The awards play a crucial role in the development and motivation of OCS apprentices. They acknowledge hard work, boost confidence and inspire continued success. Additionally, they highlight the potential and dedication of apprentices, making them more visible within our organisation and opening new career opportunities. We heard many examples of apprentices stepping into new roles and gaining valuable experience. \u00a0Most importantly, these awards should inspire our current and new apprentices to pursue further education and training. \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What role do you see apprenticeships playing in the future workforce development at OCS?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Apprenticeships are pivotal for the future workforce development at OCS. They offer a structured pathway for individuals to gain practica<\/span>l experience<\/span>, earn a living and achieve qualifications, feeding our talent pipeline and demonstrating our commitment to inclusivity and personal development. We need more apprenticeships <\/span>and must encourage others to step forward and learn. Not everyone joins a business with a degree or formal qualifications. Many start their careers in the world of work. By offering apprenticeships, we provide opportunities to learn skills and gain qualifications, enabling future growth. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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