Alliance Learning

🎉 Celebrating an incredible achievement for former Apprentice of the Year, Dave Green, who has been awarded a Medal of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) in the King’s Honours List for services to diversity and inclusion.

Dave, a Duty Manager across Bee Network bus stations and interchanges, has been recognised for his outstanding commitment to supporting communities and creating life-changing opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Dave won our Apprentice of the Year in 2022 after completing his Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship, and continues to demonstrate the same leadership and dedication that earned him that award.

In his role, Dave leads teams who support thousands of passengers every day — from reuniting customers with lost property to working with partners to safeguard vulnerable people. However, it is his work beyond his day-to-day responsibilities that has made a truly transformational impact.

Working closely with Stockport charity Pure Innovations, Dave has helped create meaningful work experience opportunities within TfGM for young people with additional needs. As a mentor, he has supported interns to build confidence, develop essential skills, and overcome barriers to employment — with several progressing into paid roles and others gaining invaluable experience through placements that may otherwise have been out of reach.

Dave has also championed the programme more widely by delivering interview skills sessions, advising the charity, and encouraging other organisations to open their doors to inclusive opportunities.

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This recognition is so well deserved. Congratulations, Dave — your commitment to inclusion is making a real difference every single day. 👏

60 years of innovation, made possible together.

🧠 Are your Mental Health First Aid skills up to date?

Our upcoming Mental Health First Aid Refresher Course is designed to help certified MHFAiders renew their knowledge, refresh key skills, and stay confident in supporting positive mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

📅 Date: 22 June
⏰ Duration: Half-day course
✅ Update your understanding of mental health
✅ Revisit the MHFA action plan
✅ Build confidence in providing ongoing support
✅ Connect with other Mental Health First Aiders

Mental health awareness is more important than ever, and regular refresher training ensures you remain equipped to recognise the signs of mental ill health and respond effectively.

Secure your place today and continue making a difference in your workplace and community.

🎉 A huge congratulations to Joel Jennings (Menard), who has taken the crown in our 60th Birthday Quiz for apprentices!

Joel achieved an incredible score of 11,346 — a fantastic effort and well deserved win. 👏

Well done, Joel! 🎊

They've done great work over the years!

🎉We're proud to celebrate a 100% success rate in our Leadership Apprenticeships!

This incredible milestone reflects the dedication of our apprentices, the expertise of our trainers, and the commitment of employers who invest in developing future leaders.

Through practical learning, coaching, and real-world leadership experience, every apprentice successfully completed their programme and achieved their qualification.

💙 are proud to have donated a box of toiletries to Milly's Smiles.

Our Marketing Lead, Jenny, visited Lorraine earlier this week, to drop off the donation.

Toiletries form a vital part of every Milly's Bag, with each one containing a small toiletry bag filled with essentials such as shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, and a toothbrush.

As we continue to fundraise for Milly's Smiles throughout the year, it's great to be able to support the charity in as many ways as possible and help make a difference to the children and families they support.

Our 60th birthday is all about the power of partnership.

🔧 Apprentice Opportunity | Maintenance Engineer Apprentice 🔧

BIM UK is looking for a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice to join their engineering team and help support the factory operation.

BIM UK is a specialist chemical company focused on sustainability, innovation, and creating more value from fewer resources. Working closely with customers in the pulp and paper industry, they are committed to making life more sustainable, healthy, and inspiring.

As a Maintenance Engineer Apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience by:
⚙️ Supporting factory maintenance and breakdown cover
⚙️ Carrying out preventative maintenance tasks
⚙️ Responding to equipment failures and repairs
⚙️ Identifying machinery improvements and reducing downtime
⚙️ Working alongside experienced engineers
⚙️ Ensuring health & safety standards are maintained

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop valuable engineering skills within a supportive and forward-thinking business environment.

📍 Start your engineering journey today and become part of a company with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth.