We’re pleased to share the second edition of the CQM Training & Consultancy Employer Newsletter, bringing together the latest updates across apprenticeships, the aerospace and defence and food and drink sectors, case studies and upcoming events.

What’s Included in the Latest Edition

Apprenticeship Updates

This month issue opens with an important message from our Managing Director Andy Cheshire who gives an update regarding the government’s decision to defund 16 apprenticeship standards including our popular Improvement Practitioner Level 4 (IP4) and Team Leader Level 3 (TL3) programmes, alongside the steps we’ve taken to strengthen our offering in response. He also outlines the steps we’ve taken to strengthen our offering in response, including the launch of our new 2026/27 Open Cohort Apprenticeship Schedule and our increasing commercial catalogue.

Aerospace and Defence

Read how we’ve worked with BAE Systems over six years to embed Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement capability across their air sector quality function in our latest release via the North West Aerospace Alliance, alongside insight from Andy Cheshire on how the SC21 framework supports organisations in demanding supply chains as featured in our recent provider spotlight.

Food & Drink

Get a behind the scenes look at our some of apprenticeship programmes in action during our practical days at Harper Adams University, and hear from Barfoots, a large family owned food manufacturer, on the real impact our apprenticeships are having on their business. You can check out both videos on our YouTube channel.

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