Development courses for SMEs investing in high-potential apprentices
Build resilient, self-aware, work-ready apprentices, without the cost of running your own cohort.
Our open development courses allow early career talent to build essential workplace behaviours through challenging, real-world experiences, no matter their company size or sector.
If you're looking to improve apprentice confidence and communication, strengthen resilience under workplace pressure, and develop leadership behaviours early in their career, this is the right opportunity for you.
This model makes our impactful training more accessible to SMEs by bringing together delegates from various organisations. Employers can share costs and knowledge while still delivering a premium development experience.
Find out moreWhy choose an open course?
With National Insurance increases and tighter training budgets, many SMEs are scaling back development investment.
Our open courses allow you to invest in high-impact development without the cost of running a full internal programme:
- No minimum numbers required
- More cost-effective than running internal programmes
- Peer learning across industries broadens perspective
- Proven outcomes in high-performance sectors such as nuclear, defence and manufacturing
Impact on Apprentices
Resilience
96% of apprentices report improvements in coping with challenges, adversity and change, reducing early-career drop-out risk.
Self-motivation
96% of apprentices report improvements in self-motivation, leading to fewer performance escalations.
Self-awareness
96% of apprentices report improvements in self-awareness, leading to stronger communication with managers.
What employers say:
“As their employer, we are responsible for ensuring that journey is the best it can be — arming them with the necessary skills to help them progress in their career and life.
Rather than developing these skills slowly over time in the workplace, we took a different approach... one that helped them find their strengths, challenge their fears, and bring new skills back into the business.”
— Blair McCombie, Managing Director, Oilenco
What participants say:
“The week at Outward Bound was nothing short of amazing. I overcame a lot of challenges. It opened my mind to workplace behaviours, emotional understanding, and communication and leadership skills I’ve already started using at work.”
— Lee Smith, Apprentice Workshop Technician
Ready to develop the next generation?
Our open programme runs on selected weeks throughout the year at our Eskdale Centre. Places are limited, and demand is high. Early booking is advised.
Enquire below.
APPRENTICE AND GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT
Please note: All course fees include VAT at the standard rate. You’ll receive a VAT receipt with your booking confirmation.
When booking, please use your work email address. If you're booking on behalf of someone else, choose ‘sponsor’ as your relationship to the participant.
You can find our terms and conditions above. We recommend giving them a read before you confirm your place.