Kent’s biggest College Group launches 100 in 100 Campaignfor National Apprenticeships Week

Kent’s largest College Group has launched an ambitious campaign designed to inspire employers to take on an apprentice.

To mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week, a nationwide celebration recognising apprentices, the employers who support them, and the education partners who help shape their journey, East Kent Colleges Group (EKC Group) has unveiled its bold 100 in 100 campaign.

Over the next 100 days, EKC Group aims to secure 100 pledges from local employers to take on an apprentice.

The Group hopes the campaign will encourage businesses of all sizes, including SMEs, of which there are a huge number in Kent, to take their next step in supporting the region’s future workforce.

As the largest further education provider in the county, EKC Group operates six colleges across East Kent and nine adult training centres, offering a wide range of apprenticeship pathways through its specialist EKC Training provision.

A key part of this offer is the Group’s Apprenticeship Recruitment Service, a free, tailored support package that guides employers through every stage of recruiting and supporting an apprentice.

This service has already helped countless businesses grow their teams, and the 100 in 100 campaign aims to expand that impact even further.

Rhona Williams, who is the Principal of EKC Training, said: “Our Apprenticeship Recruitment Service is a specialist and rarely offered free support for employers. We launched it to ensure businesses feel fully guided throughout the process of hiring an apprentice.

“We understand that taking on an apprentice requires time and commitment, which is why equipping employers with the right support is vital.

“Creating apprenticeship opportunities is one of the most powerful investments an employer can make. Apprentices bring fresh ideas, enthusiasm, and real potential into the workforce – helping businesses grow, innovate, and remain competitive.

“When employers commit to apprenticeships, they’re not just filling roles – they’re shaping the future of their organisation and their community.”

EKC Group is now calling on employers from all sectors to get involved and pledge their interest in helping to shape the next generation of skilled workers.

To find out more about the 100 in 100 campaign, visit ekcgroup.ac.uk.