Gloucestershire College has been selected as a finalist in the AAC Apprenticeship Awards 2024.

The college is a finalist in the Digital Apprenticeship Provider category. It will compete for the prestigious award at the awards gala evening on February 27, at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham.

The college has been a key figure in the regional business landscape, delivering industry-led apprenticeship programmes which align with the region's economic priorities, including the Golden Valley Development.

As a specialist provider and advocate for cyber security education, the college supports the demand for tech talent through development of responsive programmes, including the latest digital and technology solutions professional and DevOps engineer apprenticeships.

Its extensive portfolio of IT, cyber, software and digital apprenticeships includes England's first NCSC-recognised cyber degree apprenticeship and Tech Industry Gold accreditation.

Julie Tegg, director of employer training and apprenticeships at the college, said: "We are thrilled to be nationally recognised for our work in the digital sector.

"With Gloucestershire positioned to become the UK's cyber hub, and the region's integration into the Western Gateway via the Golden Valley Development, our primary focus is to ensure the current and future workforce is equipped with the skills required to succeed in the fast-evolving tech industry.

"Our partnerships with the West of England Institute of Technology (WEIoT), CyNam and the University of West of England (UWE Bristol) bring together key academic and prominent anchor employer partners to develop future skills in the region."

The AAC Apprenticeship Awards are a celebration of excellence in apprenticeship delivery in the UK, recognising outstanding employers, apprentices and business providers nationwide.