February 19 - Cummins UK Announces Apprenticeship Programme

Cummins UK offers a Modern Apprenticeship comprising of Performing Engineering Operations, BTEC NVQ Level 3, which is delivered by Stephenson College, in conjunction with Cummins UK Service Centres, and their  Wellingborough Training Centre.

Over the last couple of years, the Cummins’ Apprenticeship Programme, supported by the College, has been radically overhauled in terms of quality and size, and now operates a flagship national recruitment and training  programme that is among the very best in the industry.

Cummins UK currently has twenty one apprentices and have had a number of successes where apprentices have advanced to coveted positions such as Workshop Technician to Service Centre Manager Trevor Nodding, Cummins UK Training Manager said “In providing a structured apprenticeship programme, Cummins are ensuring that we build up sustainable skill levels within our business and have the capability to more fully support our customers’ growing needs.  This will also enable our apprentices to have the best possible start to their working life and a solid foundation for a career within Cummins.”

Trevor continued, “Ultimately it is the company that shoulders the burden of responsibility for developing its young talent. Students attend Stephenson College on a residential block release basis. There’s a three month probationary period and during this time, senior technicians, myself, Stephenson College and mentors keep a close eye on the apprentices’ progress and evaluate their potential”. Says Trevor, “We are keen to promote women in engineering and Nicki Jannaway is a prime example of a success story, winning Apprentice of the Year in 2007.”

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