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Whim proves winner for Christopher, 19
Wednesday January 25th, 2012
A teenager who created an indie computer game for a specialist competition narrowly beat the creator of a million-selling internationally renowned game when the results were announced...
Demand for entry-level technology credential high as Certiport delivers 100,000 Microsoft Technology Associate exams in 18 months
Monday January 23rd, 2012
Students take advantage of new MTA programme to validate essential technology knowledge and explore academic and career options...
“I wouldn’t hesitate in looking at another engineer who had undertaken training at Zenos’ facilities”
Thursday January 12th, 2012
We always love to hear from our customers, as here is a short note we recently received from Matt Spooner from ACS (UK) ltd, about our Zenos IT Apprenticeship. Jamie Gillespie is the learner he’s referring to...
Richard Harrington MP Endorses Zenos IT Programme
Thursday December 1st, 2011
Richard Harrington, Member of Parliament for Watford and huge advocate of cutting youth unemployment, was kind enough to take time from his busy schedule to visit the Watford Training Centre on Friday 18 November...
Zenos learners put their skills to good use with Age UK
Tuesday September 20th, 2011
Zenos Apprentices put their skills to good use last month by getting involved with Age UK's 'Computers for Older People Initiative'. Six volunteers from training centres across the UK, including Romford, West London, Croydon and Slough, gave up over 30 hours of their time to offer IT tutorials to beneficiaries enrolled in the project and in need of training...
Zenos Learners Pitch In at the BBC
Monday September 19th, 2011
Last month saw three Zenos learners volunteer their skills for the BBC's First Click Campaign. The campaign aims to help the 9.2 million people in the UK who do not currently use the internet get online. Offering tips on anything, from how to get broadband, choosing a computer, practicing your keyboard skills and more...
Zenos Apprentices help local IT Company grow
Monday August 22nd, 2011
Bosses at a Coventry IT company claim 'work ready' apprentices have helped the firm grow five-fold in the last 18 months. Click here to read the article.
Telford Zenos grad lands his dream job in IT - as a manager
Thursday August 4th, 2011
Jordan McFarlane, a 17-year-old Zenos Graduate from Telford is living the dream already. Despite graduating from our Telford academy just a few months ago, he has already taken his first step onto the career ladder by landing himself a job as an IT Manager at a local firm...
Work-ready Apprentices Key to IT Company's Growth
Thursday August 4th, 2011
Finding a reliable source of 'work-ready' apprentices with advanced industry training has enabled an IT company in the West Midlands to grow five-fold in the last 18 months...
You're hired: job success for Zenos apprentices
Tuesday August 2nd, 2011
The future looks bright for the 1,926 young IT apprentices who will graduate from Zenos' 31 academies this week; one in five of them already has a job secured...
Another successful start for a Banbury Academy Zenos graduate
Tuesday May 3rd, 2011
After graduating this February, another Zenos learner has started his first role in the working world....
Reaching new heights
Tuesday May 3rd, 2011
Employment consultant, Adam Fairfield undertook the biggest challenge of his life, climbing to a Mount Everest base camp in aid of charity...
Demans for IT workers surpasses a 14 month high
Tuesday April 12th, 2011
Demand for computer workers who use recruitment agencies rose sharply in February, with private sector openings in IT reaching their highest level for at least 14 months. Click here to find out more.
IT crowd celebrate in style
Wednesday March 16th, 2011
National Apprenticeship Week was rounded off in Wokingham when a group of pupils graduated from a local IT academy. The latest apprentices to succeed at the Zenos Academy at Oaklands Park in Fishponds Lane were awarded for their efforts at a graduation ceremony on Friday, February 11, which was the end of National Apprenticeship Week...
The Zenos National Apprentice Of The Year 2010 On His Time At Zenos
Wednesday March 9th, 2011
Firstly, I would like to say a special thank you to all Zenos Staff/Partners who have helped to make my present and future possible....
Aqua Box Charity Project
Tuesday March 8th, 2011
In September 2010 Zenos introduced a new qualification in the Advanced Apprenticeship Programme – the Award in Employability and Personal Development. The Award is designed to help students to demonstrate that they have the personal skills, qualities and attitudes needed by employers...
A Personal Thank You from a Proud Parent of a Recent Zenos Graduate
Thursday February 24th, 2011
Zenos recently received this letter from a proud parent of a recent Zenos graduate...
Coventry MP Visits City Academy To Present Graduation Certificates
Monday February 21st, 2011
Coventry MP Jim Cunningham was invited to a city-based academy this month to present youngsters with graduation certificates...
A Personal Thank You from a Zenos Graduate
Monday February 14th, 2011
A Zenos staff member recently received this personal thank you letter from a delighted Zenos graduate...
Zenos Apprenticeships in the Guardian
Tuesday February 8th, 2011
The Guardian newspaper has highlighted the value of Zenos apprenticeships in an article for National Apprenticeship Week...
You’re Hired: Demand for IT Apprenticeships Soars
Monday February 7th, 2011
New research shows that demand for apprenticeships is soaring in the wake of rising university tuition fees – with the popularity of IT apprenticeships at record levels...
Zenos Leeds Opens its Doors to Beaver Scouts
Tuesday August 10th, 2010
Zenos opened its doors to the South Leeds and Morley District Beaver Scouts, with 40 Beavers enjoying a night at Zenos gaining their IT 1 badge...
Back to Business for James...
Monday August 9th, 2010
A young Shropshire IT worker has returned to his training company to talk to students about his experiences, as a thank you to the organisation for finding him his dream job...
Zenos Graduates Tell It Like It Is
Friday July 30th, 2010
Today marks the culmination of the 5 month programme for many of our 1,700 current learners as they graduate from the Academies...
Zenos Famous Five cycle Coast to Coast for our Heroes
Thursday July 22nd, 2010
Five intrepid but slightly bemused adventurers from Zenos, one of the UK's leading IT Training companies, are planning to complete the Coast to Coast cycle route between the 25th and 27th of August this year – having given themselves just 5 weeks to prepare...
Zenos in Stunning National Press Mention
Wednesday July 21st, 2010
The Sun newspaper has included Zenos in a two page spread of career advice for school leavers. The article says how you can "future-proof your career" with IT training from Zenos.
Ofsted Report on Zenos
Wednesday July 14th, 2010
Zenos have appeared in the Ofsted report "Twelve Outstanding Providers of Work-Based Training". The report gives an overview on how Zenos provides training, the critical success factors in becoming outstanding and how high standards are maintained.
Zenos support for local charity project brings great results
Thursday July 1st, 2010
Zenos's support for the Banbury Young People's Homeless Project (BYHP) is making a significant difference to not only the charity itself, but also to the lives of some of the people that it helps...
