Last week, we hosted our ‘Apprentice Open Evening’ at AF Switchgear Headquarters — and yet again what a fantastic event it was !
This was our busiest Apprentice evening yet, and it is clear that the interest in our AF Apprenticeship programme continues to grow year after year. That momentum speaks volumes about the strength of our business and the opportunities we are able to offer as a local employer.
We welcomed a great turnout of students, along with their parents and carers, all very eager to learn more about careers in Electrical Panel Building and Metal Fabrication. The evening provided a valuable opportunity to showcase what we do, who we are, and the pathways available to those looking to start their careers in Electrical Engineering.
Our apprenticeship scheme has been running for over 40 years, and we are incredibly proud that one of our very first apprentices is still part of the team today—a true testament to the long-term careers we help build.
A big thank you to our current apprentices, senior leaders, and wider team who ALL played a part in making the evening such a success. Events like this take a huge amount of preparation, and it was great to see so many colleagues come together to support the next generation.
We were also pleased to be supported by Vision West Nottinghamshire College including Andrew Cropley and his team.
Vision West Nottinghamshire College are a key partner in delivering our apprenticeship programme.
The feedback from attendees last night was overwhelmingly positive, with a really strong interest from potential applicants. We look forward to welcoming as many of them as possible when our next cohort joins us in September.
A brilliant evening and a proud moment for everyone at AF Switchgear. 👏🏼