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Skillnet awarded contract to deliver Apprenticeship programme for Mercedes-Benz

Added Thu 8th October 2009
Skillnet awarded prestigious contract to deliver Apprenticeship programme for Mercedes-Benz
 
Skillnet Limited has been selected by automotive manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz as its new delivery partner for its national Apprenticeship programme. The addition of the Mercedes-Benz programme reinforces Skillnet’s position as the motor industry’s leading training provider.

Skillnet will provide the staffing to deliver all aspects of Light and Heavy Vehicle and Vehicle Parts Apprenticeship training for the Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Programme. Training will take place at the
Mercedes-Benz national Apprentice Academy in Denbigh, Milton Keynes.

Tony Hetherington, Technical Training Manager for Mercedes-Benz, said: “Skillnet’s wealth of experience in delivering automotive training reflected what we were looking for in a training partner. We’re very happy to be working with Skillnet and believe that the company’s expertise will further enhance the quality of our apprentices.”

Photo caption: From left to right:  Caroline Flint MP, Labour Minister for Europe, Dr Phyllis Starkey, Labour MP for Milton Keynes South West and Mike Belk, Managing Director, Customer Services Group.