Salford City College announces outstanding 82% Apprentice pass rate
Last week it was announced that those completing Apprenticeship qualifications at Salford City College have achieved an outstanding 82% pass rate. This figure represents the number of students who completed and passed their framework in the 2014/15 academic year, and is over 13% above the previous year’s national pass rate for Apprenticeships.
Debbie Ward, Director of Work Based Learning & Adult Funding, said: “Salford City College currently has over 800 apprentices working with employers in a variety of industry sectors across Greater Manchester. We believe that our outstanding pass rate is down to the employers being paired with the right apprentice, and the fantastic support that our apprentices get from both their employer and the College.”
The impressive announcement was made by Salford City College’s new Deputy Principal, Michael J Walsh, at a celebration event held for those employers who are either currently working, or looking to work, with the College to deliver Apprenticeship frameworks. Employers in attendance included representatives from The Lowry, Salford City Council and ISG Construction.
In his welcome speech to the event’s attendees, Michael said: “Tonight is our way of giving thanks to you, the employer, because without you, Apprenticeships simply could not exist. It is with your support and guidance that our apprentices enter into the competitive world of work, to learn who they are and what they want to achieve.”
The celebration event was held at Salford City College’s student training restaurant The Glass House, where guests were served an exquisite two-course meal by students from the Hospitality and Culinary Arts department. Performing Arts students from the College’s Pendleton Sixth Form Centre were also on hand to provide stunning musical entertainment throughout the meal.
Steve Friend, Chief Executive at building solutions firm SCS, said: “The team and I had a very enjoyable evening at the employer event. It was clear that lots of hard work had gone into hosting this from all involved, including the students and apprentices.”
Photo: Apprentice Dale Mitchell, who has just completed his Level 2 Business Admin qualification at Salford City College.
