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Employer of the Year (Breakthrough)

Employer of the Year (Breakthrough)

Employer of the Year – Breakthrough

Celebrating an organisation that’s made an immediate and powerful impact in their first year with Coach Core. This might include how well they’ve embedded the apprentice, the support they’ve offered, or how they’ve embraced the values of the programme from the outset. ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible, this organisation must: - have employed their first Coach Core apprentice in 2026.

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Describe, using specific examples, how this organisation has embedded their apprentice(s) into the workforce, demonstrated significant commitment to training and development beyond the training provider, and embraced the values of the Coach Core programme from the outset.(Required)

👉 Focus on long-term organisational commitment. Beyond the basics: Extra training, CPD, mentoring, or qualifications offered outside of the training provider. Progression & pathways: Evidence of apprentices moving into sustained jobs, leadership roles, or further education. Consistency across cohorts: Clear examples of commitment shown over multiple groups of apprentices, not just one-off cases. Impact: Tangible outcomes or success stories that show apprentices thriving as a result of these opportunities. 🔑 Tip: Show how this organisation goes above and beyond standard provision and back it up with examples across different cohorts.

Describe, using specific examples, how working with apprentices over multiple cohorts has influenced and changed this organisation- for example, in its culture, workforce structure, recruitment approach, or delivery of services.(Required)

👉 Focus on organisational change and long-term influence. Culture: Shifts in attitudes, values, or ways of working (e.g., more inclusive, innovative, or youth-focused). Workforce structure: New roles created, teams reshaped, or apprentices progressing into staff positions. Recruitment & retention: Changes in how the organisation attracts, supports, or retains talent. Service delivery: How apprentices have contributed to improving programmes, reaching new audiences, or enhancing quality. 🔑 Tip: Highlight lasting changes and improvements that apprentices have driven, showing clear influence across multiple cohorts.

Describe, using specific examples, how the organisation’s approach to training, development, and creating long-term employment pathways for apprentices has evolved over time as a result of these changes.(Required)

👉 Focus on evolution and growth over time. Training & development: How opportunities have expanded, improved, or become more tailored to apprentices’ needs. Employment pathways: Stronger or clearer routes into sustained roles, leadership, or further progression. Learning from experience: Adjustments made based on feedback, past cohorts, or lessons learned. Sustained improvement: Evidence of continuous growth, not just one-off changes. 🔑 Tip: Show how the organisation has built on experience and improved year after year.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

👉 Use this to capture anything missed. Other ways the employer has shown examples of sustained impact and long-term commitment. How apprenticeships have become embedded in culture, structure, and strategy Any unique achievements, innovations, or success stories that showcase their commitment.

Please provide us with any links to case studies, videos, news articles featuring the employer & their work to support your nomination

👉 Back up your nomination with evidence. Social media posts, news stories, or videos where they feature. Any case study or quotes previously gathered 🔑 Tip: Even one short video clip or article adds a lot of weight.

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