National Apprentice Week in Cambridge showcased by Domino and ARU’s support

Domino has used this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (10-17 February) to announce new opportunities for apprenticeships.

All apprentices undertake a structured programme with nine-month foundation modules followed by six-monthly rotations to experience different areas of the business. On-the-job training is complemented by day release study at a local college or a distance learning course.

Since the company’s award-winning apprentice scheme was launched in 2016, 37 apprentices have been able to earn while they learn at Domino.

Domino is offering three roles – two within R&D Software at its Bar Hill headquarters and an engineering position at its Liverpool inks plant.

Rosie Celentano, HR adviser at Domino, said: “We are delighted to be launching our 2025 apprenticeship opportunities with these three roles. We will be inviting applications during February and March with interviews in March-April and successful applicants will start with us in September.”

Domino has also strengthened its commitment to apprenticeships by joining an Apprenticeship Cluster programme, a new initiative from Automate UK to address skills shortages in the manufacturing industry.

Meanwhile Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has reached a major milestone, having struck partnerships with 1,000 different degree apprenticeship employers.

ARU is one of the country’s largest providers of degree apprenticeships. Apprentices learn on the job, solving real-life problems as soon as they begin their courses.

Tom Taylor, head of degrees at work at ARU, said of the milestone announced during National Apprentice Week: “We’re proud to celebrate working with more than 1,000 employers.

“Our tailored approach supports both SMEs and large employers, ensuring apprentices make an immediate impact in the workplace. By evolving our programmes, we continue to meet the needs of businesses and learners alike, pioneering new ways to blend education with industry-led training.”