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The latest news from the Princess Royal Training Awards and our award recipients.
Caring Homes Group: The Ripple Effect of receiving a Princess Royal Training Award
Four-time recipient of the Awards, Liz Willis shares the impact the awards has had on learning and development at Caring Homes.
Lee Marley Brickwork: The Ripple Effect of receiving a Princess Royal Training Award
Lee Marley believes in continually learning and improving his own skills and is currently undertaking a level 7 qualification in Construction Management.
Demonstrating the impact of outstanding training with The Princess Royal Training Awards class of 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5gV1a1JPBw It’s not often you can bring a range of employers together in a room from large multinational banks to small charities devoted to the welfare of donkeys; this is what makes the Princess Royal Training Awards so unique....
Celebrating 46 UK organisations who have outstanding workplace training programmes with HRH The Princess Royal
London, Thursday 8th December: On Tuesday 6th December, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, welcomed 46 organisations to Banqueting House in London to celebrate successfully achieving a Princess Royal Training Award for their commitment to training and...
Case Study: Travis Perkins trailblazing in the construction sector
Travis Perkins plc, one of the UK’s leading builders merchants, has been proactive in tackling the challenges facing the construction industry, with a significant focus on decarbonisation and the need to adopt more modern methods of construction; as well as...
Case study: a sustainable approach to securing the next generation of leaders at OnSide
The youth work sector has faced significant challenges in recent years, with a billion-pound reduction in investment and a depleting pool of talent in senior leadership.OnSideYear awarded 2022Region BoltonSize <50 employeesSector CharitiesEmbracing challenges...
Case study: valuing individuality and diversity at Cox London
Research by UNESCO in 2022 into the creative industries demonstrated a decline in the value of the cultural and leisure sectors and a substantial loss of jobs since the Covid-19 pandemic. The heritage craft industry, which was already at risk before the crisis, has...
Case study: an innovative approach to apprenticeships at Xtrac
Xtrac, a world-leading manufacturer of transmission solutions for motorsports and the high-performance automotive industry, was facing a developing skills gap resulting from an ageing workforce in the automotive sector.XtracYear awarded 2021Region ThatchamSize...
Case study: a small programme at MPCT with a big impact
In a post-pandemic world, where mental health issues have risen considerably on a global scale, investing in the mental health and well-being of employees has become increasingly significant for businesses and organisations.MPCTYear awarded 2021Region CardiffSize...
Outstanding workplace training programmes recognised in HRH The Princess Royal’s training awards
HRH The Princess Royal, President of City & Guilds, awards employers with outstanding training and skills development programmes which have been proven to have significant positive impact on their business or their staff More apprenticeship programmes have been...
HRH The Princess Royal visits Xtrac Academy
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal’s visit to meet recipients of her eponymous Princess Royal Training Award, assessed by City & Guilds she serves as president, was accommodated by the motorsport & automotive transmission technology specialist Xtrac at...
HRH The Princess Royal visits The Thames Skills Academy
HRH The Princess Royal met members of The Thames Skills Academy (TSA) on 10 May, in a visit showcasing pioneering work to improve safety skills for everyone working on and beside the river. At the end of her tour at Butler’s Wharf, led by TSA’s CEO Katherine Riggs...
48 recipients celebrate the Princess Royal Training Awards with HRH Princess Anne
On Thursday 28th April, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, welcomed 48 recipients to Mansion House in London to celebrate them receiving Princess Royal Training Awards for their commitment to training and development in 2021. Currently in its sixth year, The...
Case study: what achieving an Award means for EDM Zone
In this video, Production Manager and former apprentice Roger Wilson talks about how EDM Zone invest in apprentices and how achieving a Princess Royal Training Award in 2021 is having a positive impact on the business.
Case study: what winning the Award means for Eyres Monsell primary school
In this video Kerry Hill, headteacher at Eyres Monsell primary school, talks about what receiving a Princess Royal Training Award meant to them and how they are working at tackling mental health in the education sector. Eyres Monsell received a Princess Royal Training Award in 2018 and again in 2021.
Case study: how IBM recruits a diverse workforce
In this video, IBM Foundation Managers Joel Thomas and Kelly Markwick talk about how IBM are actively recruiting a diverse workforce. IBM achieved a Princess Royal Training Award in 2021.
Case study: what achieving an Award means for IBM
In this video IBM Foundation Managers Joel Thomas and Kelly Markwick talk some of the benefits of achieving a 2021 Princess Royal Training Award for their intern programme.
Case study: why The Master Innholders will be reapplying in the future
In this video Programme Director Dr Hilary Cooke, talks about what sets the Princess Royal Training Awards apart from other award programmes. Hilary delivers training on behalf of The Master Innholders who achieved a Princess Royal Training Award in 2021.
Case study: increasing the amount of women in leadership roles at Towergate Insurance
Which women in leadership do you admire? Head of Learning & Development, Ian Sadler, adds to the conversation amongst today’s thought leaders on why more women in leadership are needed in male-dominated industries to help organisations stay competitive, and...
Case study: helping employees feel included and psychologically safe at Sparta Global
There’s a big question mark over what training in a hybrid working culture should focus on. People want to feel better connected to colleagues and more flexibility in where they work from. To make training work for all, inclusivity will be key. But what is best...