Mayoral visit to the office

Mayor Tracy Brabin cutting the ribbon to our new offices.

During National Apprenticeship Week, Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire visited Care2Care, who through the Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service have secured funds to employ 10 new apprentices in Level 2, Adult Care Worker apprenticeship standards delivered by training provider, Paragon Skills.

The Mayor in discussion with Training Manager (Andrew Marshall) and CEO, Gillian Walbank.

Ms Brabin said: “Being able to meet with the Care2Care team, including their apprentices, has really brought to life how fantastic the Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service is. Without it, these 10 apprentices wouldn’t have been given this opportunity to start professions we so desperately need, not only in West Yorkshire but nationally too.”

The new Training room impressed Mayor Brabin.

Gill Walbank, CEO at Care2Care, related her immense gratitude at the generosity and support from benefactors, Santander: “This significant contribution from our wonderful colleagues at Santander, has already impacted upon our staff team, in an extremely positive way. We have been able to provide multiple opportunities for progression and development, and will continue to do so, thanks to the vision of our levy funders. We have also been able to secure a new and exciting training facility, which will further enhance the experience for our staff teams, and ensure we can provide the skills and knowledge in achieving the highest levels of care and support, to our very special cohort of service users. Our thanks cannot be expressed enough”.