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Passing our Matrix reaccreditation with flying colours
The Learning Foundry has passed an annual Matrix accrediation review with flying colours this month (April 2022)!
Our 'person-centred' approach to finding the best outcomes for learners was praised by the assessor as well as our approach to partnership working and development of innovative programmes such as Youthquake.

The Learning Foundry & Inside Connections: Building A Better Future
The Learning Foundry works with many fantastic organisations and companies that share our ethos in the continued development of young people across the North West. One of our newest partnerships is with Inside Connections, who we are delighted to be working with to provide a first-grade construction traineeship that aims to help young people learn the skills to be a success in the construction sector.

They're in! A look back at Youthquake at The Good Business Festival
After pitching two outstanding business ideas to the panel, our Youthquakers enjoyed a double offer of support at The Good Business Festival!

Join our Youthquakers at the Good Business Festival
Our Youthquakers are taking to the stage at The Good Business Festival once more to pitch their business ideas to a panel of experts!

A look back at National Apprenticeship Week 2022
What a fantastic National Apprenticeship Week we had this year! Let’s recap on what took place last week.

From Kickstart to an apprenticeship - Sophie Whitehead
To mark National Apprenticeship Week (7th – 13th February 2022) we’re celebrating learners at every stage of their journey.
We recently caught up with Sophie Whitehead who’s officially starting her apprenticeship this week after completing a Kickstart placement. Read on to hear what she has to say about her career journey so far.