AllAboutSchoolLeavers.co.uk has revealed the finalists in its fourth annual ranking of the UK?s best company for school and college leavers
The shortlist, based on the real-life experiences of apprentices and school leaver trainees from 100 UK organisations, features high-profile names from the professional services industry, the world of construction and engineering, retail giants like Marks & Spencer, broadcasting companies, and even city councils.
The one thing they have in common" They?ve all been nominated for their exemplary work in developing school leaver opportunities: Intermediate Apprenticeships, Advanced Apprenticeships, Higher Apprenticeships, the new Degree Apprenticeships, school leaver programmes and sponsored degrees. Young people working in the school leaver training world were asked to complete employee satisfaction surveys, covering every aspect of their working lives, from job satisfaction and career progression, to company culture and work-life balance.
Four of the 29 categories were shortlisted by an industry panel made up of prominent figures in relevant organisations ­ The Chartered Institute of Building, the Association of Graduate Recruiters, the National Skills Academy for Creative & Cultural Skills, for example ­ deciding on awards like the School or College Leaver of the Year award, and the Most Innovative School & College Leaver Recruitment Campaign award ­ recognising organisations? forward thinking recruitment met...