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PDS Group Wins 2015 Apprenticeships Training Provider at the Apprenticeships 4 England Awards

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Apprentices in Learning Award recognises PDS Group in contributing to the development of Apprenticeship programmes in England

PDS Group, a leading IT and Business Apprenticeship company in the UK won Gold at the recent awards ceremony. The Apprenticeships 4 England Training Provider awards were presented on 3rd March 2015 in London at the annual The Voice of Apprenticeship Conference. This event celebrates and honours the best in Apprenticeships in England.

Lindsay McCurdy, CEO Apprenticeships 4 England and Ambassador at European Alliance for Apprenticeships said “These awards showcase and celebrate the achievements of those who have exceeded expectations and shown a dynamic approach to training, as well as demonstrating initiative, innovation and commitment to the improvement of quality and skills development in the delivery of Apprenticeships.” McCurdy continued “I am pleased to present PDS Group with the Apprentices in Learning Award. It recognises their commitment, hard work and success in delivering Apprenticeship programmes.”

David Willett, Director and Co-Founder at PDS Group said “We are delighted to be recognised as Training Provider 2015 for Apprentices in Learning. This award reflects our dedication to providing Apprentices in UK, whilst also developing high quality solutions and more creative ways of delivering learning programmes.”

Willett continued “The PDS team work incredibly hard to ensure our Apprenticeship programmes are the best in the industry. By winning this award, combined with us celebrating 10 years in business is a real achievement and something we are very proud of.”

PDS Group was acquired by Global Knowledge UK, a leader in IT, best practice and business training in 2014.

Allan Pettman, UK Managing Director at Global Knowledge said “This is a significant accomplishment by the PDS team. Global Knowledge continues to benefit from leveraging the experience and personal reputation of an organisation that has successfully focused on employer-based talent programmes.”

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About PDS Group

PDS Group was formed in 2005 and works with large blue chip corporate clients in the provision of Apprenticeship and Talent Programmes. In 2014, PDS Group became part of Global Knowledge UK, a leading IT, best practice and business skills training provider.

Based in Wiltshire, PDS Group have a highly skilled team of specialist consultants who support its clients across the UK. Flexible and tailored programmes include Human Resources, Learning and Development, IT, Telecommunications, Sales and Telesales and Project Management.

Find out more at www.pds-group.co.uk