Download Our Prospectus!

 View Your Guide! The Crosby Apprenticeship Guide: An Interactive Prospectus fits all of Crosby’s offerings in the palm of your hand! What’s in there? You’ll find the fundamentals of each apprenticeship standard we deliver. This includes the duration, funding band, level, overview of the typical role and the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours you’ll gain throughout […]

Crosby’s Top 5 Apprenticeship Employers

We’re so excited to announce our Top 5 Apprenticeship Employers for our 2022/23 academic year…   This recognition was given to the following employers for achieving Crosby’s Top 5 highest Qualification Achievement and Qualification Retention Rates as an apprenticeship employer during the 2022/23 academic year for employers with an excess of 5 apprentices on programme(s).   […]

HR and L&D Apprenticeships: Fuelling the UK’s Economic Growth

Apprenticeships have emerged as a powerful tool for both individuals and the economy as a whole. In particular, apprenticeships in fields like Human Resources (HR) and Learning and Development (L&D) have a profound impact on the wider UK economy. By combining on-the-job training with formal education, these apprenticeships not only bridge the skills gap but […]

The 2023 Residential Season Begins!

Our brave Level 7 Senior People Professional Apprentices were the first to take on the Experiential Learning of a Lifetime Residential when they set off to Snowdonia in April… arguably the “chilliest” month of the season! But, that didn’t stop them! Their positive outlook and determination were reflected as they pushed their comfort zones. Learning […]

Apprentice Minimum Wage vs Apprentice Average Wage

“I can’t afford the pay drop!” Is a classic sentence we hear when someone is considering an apprenticeship – but why? The apprentice minimum wage has always been on the lower side, although, as we see an increase in higher level apprentices, is this a main factor that could be putting people off from learning […]

Overcoming Your Apprenticeship Roadblocks

Charlotte Wright’s apprenticeship journey began as a training coordinator at National Windscreens, an automotive glazing provider, and repair and replacement specialist for the whole of the UK. Over the past few years, National Windscreens has undergone a few mergers and acquisitions, meaning Charlotte’s role was continuously adapting. From starting as the only “training-based” colleague in […]

What is a People Professional?

A “People Professional” is someone who understands the human factor and how to effectively communicate with people. They are skilled in problem-solving, collaborate well and have a deep understanding of people. The skillset of a people professional applies to all aspects of life, from managing a team to building relationships with family and co-workers to […]

Is HR a good career for school leavers?

George Greenhill started his HR career at 17, and now at 21, George has recently passed his Level 5 HR Business Partner Apprenticeship along with his Level 5 CIPD Diploma. Some people may think the demands and professionalism of the HR industry wouldn’t attract the younger applicants, but after speaking with George, I think it […]

Crosby’s Tom Bartlett takes home Rising Star of the Year Award!

It was a pleasure to attend the West Midlands National Apprenticeship Awards yesterday where our Chief Operating Officer, Tom Bartlett, won Rising Star of the Year 2022 in the West Midlands region. The awards were independently judged based on nominations. The judges said “The nominee has a bright future ahead of them with multiple promotions […]

Our Upcoming Cohorts in People Management

Do you feel you’re stuck in the mud with your career progression? Do you feel you need to develop your industry knowledge further to progress? Have you ever thought about completing a CIPD Qualification?   Crosby Management Training has released its new cohort start dates for October in the People Professionals department! Start your new […]