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Employer of the Month: Harwin

June 20, 2018

Engineering student in the workshop

At Havant & South Downs College, we work with a number of businesses and organisations to give our students the opportunity to find the perfect fit when choosing an Apprenticeship.

We want to highlight the incredible companies we work with and their experience of having an apprentice with HSDC with our new ‘Employer of the Month’ feature.

This month we will be talking to Harwin plc.

Tell us about your business.

Harwin is a prominent manufacturer of electronic components with offices in the UK, USA, Germany, France and Asia. We serve the aerospace, instrumentation, industrial and medical electronics markets with an enviable reputation for quality and customer service.

How many employers do you have in your business?

160

Why have you chosen to invest the next generation through having an apprentice?

The introduction of our Apprenticeship scheme was essential to the long term survival of the organisation.  It has been a key element of our training and succession programme for nearly 15 years.  All our apprentices contribute and add measurable value to the organisation from very early on in their training.  We have been rewarded with over 80% remaining with the company.  Year on year we have improved our scheme.  Our current partnership with HSDC in relation to the Harwin Engineering Academy is the next phase in our Apprenticeship programme development.

How many apprentices do you have?

17

Why have you chosen to take on an apprentice through HSDC?

We have worked with HSDC for a number in years in support of our Apprenticeship programme and with other training initiatives.  Their understanding of our industry and our unique requirements for engineering expertise has ensured a long term, positive partnership.

How has having an apprentice benefited your business?

Apprentices have been a mainstay of our succession planning.  They are the future of Harwin plc.

What would your apprentice say about working for you? 

Oliver Brodie said: “I’ve really loved the abundance of learning opportunities over the my Apprenticeship. Between the diploma and the NVQ, I’ve been able to learn in a classroom and in the workplace and my knowledge and skills have come on no end. I feel like I’m progressing every day.”

If you are interested in doing an Apprenticeship at HSDC, our Business Development Team can help you. Click here for more information and to see the current Apprenticeship opportunities we have available for you.