Royal Navy Apprenticeships
The Royal Navy is the United Kingdom’s naval warfare force, and is the oldest of the country’s armed services. They offer more than 20 apprenticeships across careers with a competitive salary, world travel, and supportive mentorship.
Years awarded: 2019, 2022
Region: South East
Size: 1000+ employees
Sector: Aviation and defence
Delivering highly skilled personnel through apprenticeship training
Theme: Apprenticeships
After achieving an Award in 2019, the Royal Navy has grown its apprenticeship programme, with benefits being witnessed in recruitment, retention and progression. The number of apprentices has increased from 2904 starts in 2019 to 3848 in 2021, with an achievement rate of 80% well above the national average of 58%, and a 300% increase in attendance at virtual outreach events.
Using Apprenticeships to meet strategic priorities
Theme: Apprenticeships
The Royal Navy is invested heavily in its Apprenticeship programme as a way of balancing key strategic priorities whilst meeting the needs of its complex set of stakeholders. 10-12% of the workforce is undertaking an Apprenticeship at any one time and there has been a significant focus on joining up operations to form a more coherent structure. In 2018 the programme was rated as ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED.
News and case studies featuring the Royal Navy:
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...
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...
Royal recognition for 44 UK organisations delivering outstanding workplace training
From leading banking groups to local businesses and charities, HRH Princess Royal and the City & Guilds Group recognise inspirational employers for their commitment to learning and development. London, 31st October 2019 – 44 UK organisations including IBM, The...
The Princess Royal and City & Guilds Group honour outstanding workplace training in 2019
HRH Princess Anne, President of City & Guilds Group, recognises 44 organisations with 2019 Princess Royal Training Awards Recipients shared compelling, irrefutable evidence of how training has directly influenced business results Multiple winners across areas...
