Wiltshire College & University Centre has launched its most ambitious apprenticeship campaign to date, encouraging employers across the region to open their doors to apprentices in 2026.
The 150 in 100 campaign, launching today during National Apprenticeship Week, follows on from last year’s 100 in 100 initiative and reflects an increased level of ambition for the year ahead.
Designed to secure 150 apprenticeship pledges over a 100-day period, the campaign aims to raise awareness of our apprenticeship provision while supporting employers to grow their workforce and nurture future talent.
Throughout the campaign, we’ll be sharing employer stories, apprenticeship experiences and practical guidance to help businesses understand how apprenticeships can support skills development, build confidence and create sustainable workforce growth.
Dave West, our Executive Director of Growth and Engagement, said: “Apprenticeships are central to how we support businesses to grow and nurture talent, while creating real career opportunities for people across Wiltshire. The 150 in 100 campaign is about starting conversations with employers and showing how apprenticeships can help them develop the skills they need now and in the future.”
As a leading provider of apprenticeships, we partner with over 1000 employers to train over 2000 apprentices across 60 different apprenticeships. We offer diverse pathways in sectors including agriculture, business, construction, IT, healthcare and engineering.
Employers already working with us say apprenticeships play a vital role in developing skills, building confidence and supporting long-term workforce growth.
A spokesperson for DSTL, one of our apprenticeship employer partners, said: “The collaborative approach to apprenticeships between DSTL and Wiltshire College & University Centre has been central to supporting our apprentices. It has been a pleasure to explore new ways of working together over the past year, alongside the exceptional ongoing support we receive, and we look forward to continuing this partnership.”
Innovation drives our approach. Our Wiltshire Business School is our centre for developing future business leaders, our Green Skills Technology Centre, provides a hub for renewable energy studies and our Health Care Zone features a complete working ambulance and hospital ward. These facilities enhance the learning experience for our apprentices in key growth sectors within the region.
The campaign launches the day after our Apprenticeship and Work Placement Awards, where we celebrated the achievements of 19 apprentices, two work placement students and four employer partners from across the region.
Pledge today. Grow tomorrow.
Get involved in 150 in 100
Our 150 in 100 campaign is encouraging employers to pledge an apprenticeship and help grow and nurture future talent across Wiltshire.
Whether you’re new to apprenticeships or already working with us, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
