ACE Training

29/05/2026

ACE Training - helping young people build skills for life and work

If you are thinking about your next steps after school, but you don’t feel that a traditional classroom environment is right for you, and you’ve thought about a career in construction, then come and check out ACE Training.

We’re holding an Open Morning tomorrow, Saturday 30th May at our training centre at 15A Station Field Industrial Estate, Kidlington. Drop in anytime between 10am and 12 noon.

Maybe you’re in Year 10 and starting to think ahead. Maybe you’re midway through your GCSEs and still undecided on post-16 options. Or perhaps you’ve already started a course this year and realised it’s not the right fit for you.

At ACE Training, alongside learning the technical skills for the trades of bricklaying and carpentry, our pre-apprenticeship programmes also focus on important life and employability skills. Things like communication, teamwork, organisation, confidence and professionalism which are all the skills that employers are looking for.

We also offer apprenticeship options, so if you’ve already got an employer and you’re looking for a training provider, we could be the right fit for you too.

Come along, meet the team, have a look around our workshops, and find out more about the opportunities available at ACE Training.

28/05/2026

“Over time, apprentices become loyal team members who understand how the business operates.”

One of the biggest advantages of apprenticeships? Long term returns on investment.

At Property Care Ltd, apprentices aren’t just extra hands. They are future skilled professionals who grow with the business. With funding support available and reduced recruitment costs, it’s a smart, sustainable way to build your team.

And with 20 years of supporting employers, we know how to make apprenticeships work for your business.

Invest now. Benefit for years to come.

Read their fully story below.

https://acetraining.co.uk/building-skills-for-life-how-apprenticeships-support-growth-at-property-care-ltd/

Interview with Charlie Kerr, Managing Director, Property Care Ltd (By Gemma Scrivener) At Property Care Ltd, investing in apprenticeships is much more than filling roles, their approach helps develops people with the skills, mind-set and values needed for long-term success in the property and constr...

27/05/2026

Another great round up from Lisa Perkins - Ace Training Co Ordinator

27/05/2026

Thinking About a Career in Construction?

Join Us for Our Open Morning!

Are you midway through your GCSEs and still unsure about your next steps?

Do you love the idea of hands-on, workshop based learning?

Are you a current Year 10 student planning ahead for 2027 and exploring your options?

Or maybe you’ve secured an apprenticeship and are looking for the right training provider?

If any of these sound like you, come along to our Open Morning!

📅 Date: Saturday 30th May
🕙 Time: Drop in anytime
between 10am and 12 noon
📍 Location: 15a Station Field Industrial Estate, Kidlington.

Explore our facilities, speak to our team and discover the training and career opportunities we offer in the construction industry. Your future starts here!

26/05/2026

The sun has officially turned the ACE training centre into an endurance test!!!

A lovely week off for our pre-apprentices however, the timing really couldn’t have been better 😄

To our team in the office, apprentices in today and everyone in construction out there battling the heat, we hope you’re keeping cool, drinking plenty of water, and avoiding sticking to anything metal!

How’s everyone managing today? ☀️🥵

22/05/2026

We had a great evening at the Oxfordshire Apprentice Awards with Enterprise Oxfordshire Skills, celebrating our finalists Ky and Gemma Scrivener - We're so proud of both of you for getting all the way to the final 3 in your respective awards!

It was amazing to celebrate with the team and Ky's employer, Rose Evlat from Thame Builders Ltd / Silent View Windows.

We were also delighted to sponsor the awards in it's 10th Year celebrations!

Congratulations to all of the winners last night and thank you as always to the organisers for putting on such a fabulous event celebrating all things Apprenticeships.

21/05/2026

And good luck also to Gemma Scrivener!

🏆 Congratulations to the finalists in the Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2026 Skills Champion Award, kindly sponsored by The Engineering Trust!

🌟 Shilpa Bhatt, Apprenticeships & Widening Participation Lead at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust / Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care System (BOB ICS)
🌟 Will Gibbs, Construction Skills Project Lead at Abingdon & Witney College
🌟 Gemma Scrivener, Marketing Communications Manager at ACE Training

Engineering Trust Training Limited

21/05/2026

Best of luck tonight to Ky!

🏆 Congratulations to the finalists in the Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2026 Rising Star Award, kindly sponsored by Webexpenses!

🌟 Kyume Cox, Carpentry & Joinery Apprentice with Silent View Windows / Thame Builders, training with ACE Training
🌟 Tom Grant-Edwards, Electrical Apprentice at MEICA Technical Services, training with Abingdon & Witney College
🌟 Louise Nicolson, Data Protection and Information Governance Apprentice with the University of Oxford, training with Damar Training

21/05/2026

Think apprentices will slow your business down? On the morning of the Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards, Somerville College is proving exactly why they’re worth investing in.

Apprentices don’t just learn, they actively contribute. Somerville College’s maintenance team is already seeing the impact with improved efficiency, reduced pressure on staff and a stronger, more capable team.

As their Maintenance Manager Chris put it, “They add value as they learn… it’s a cost effective way to develop people who understand how we work.”

At ACE Training, we’ve spent 20 years helping employers unlock this value by developing confident, capable apprentices who grow into loyal, skilled professionals.

👉 Read how Somerville College’s experience with apprentices has transformed their team — and why they believe apprentices are one of the best investments an employer can make. Click the link below for the full story.

https://acetraining.co.uk/building-the-future-workforce-why-somerville-college-invests-in-apprenticeships/

👉 Discover how an ACE apprentice can strengthen your team from day one. Get in touch now by calling 01865 370000 or emailing [email protected]

At ACE Training, we believe the strongest partnerships are built on a shared commitment to developing people, creating opportunities and investing in the future of the construction and maintenance industries. One employer who embodies that commitment is Somerville College, where apprenticeships are....

20/05/2026

Every Business Has a Role to Play in Careers Education

Do you think supporting careers provision is just for big businesses? Think again.

Every business, no matter its size, has something valuable to offer young people. By working alongside schools, employers can help give students a broader, more representative understanding of careers, local labour market opportunities and the skills employers are really looking for.

At ACE Training, we’ve seen how even a small investment of time can create a huge ripple effect.

From mock interviews and workplace visits to simple Q&As about real jobs, these moments help young people build confidence, raise aspirations and better understand the opportunities available to them in their local area.

This isn’t about ticking a CSR box. It’s about communities coming together to support the next generation before they become apprentices, employees or future business leaders.

Championing skills development matters. Young people need opportunities to develop communication, resilience, professionalism and workplace readiness alongside technical skills and employers play a VITAL role in helping make that happen.

When businesses actively engage with schools and careers education, it not only benefits students, it strengthens industries, local economies and future workforces too.

Visit our website and read our latest article to find out how YOU can get involved or email [email protected]

At ACE Training, we believe that shaping the future workforce starts long before an apprenticeship begins. This year, we were incredibly proud to be recognised as an ‘Inspiring Future Employer’ at the Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards for our consistent and meaningful work with local schools. An...