Here is a quick overview of Apprenticeship reform in England, which originally commenced in 2013. It is written to help you understand the different changes that are currently being implemented or that are due to be introduced throughout 2016, 2017 and beyond. ... Read More
Recognising Potential. Developing People.
Check out the first issue of our brand new Student Newsletter!We’d love to hear your feedback or if you have something you’d like to add in the next issue!
We are thinking about having a section for anyone selling text books or Hairdressing kits ... Read More
Big congratulations to all our learners that completed this term! If you are looking to progress on to a higher level qualification please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment Team on (01752) 218086.
Hannah Luckhurst (L2 Diploma in ... Read More
On Saturday, 1 October, the National Minimum Wage for apprentices, and workers under the age of 25, increased.
All rates are listed here
The apprentice rate applies to apprentices under the age of 19, or those over 19 and in the first year of their apprenticeship. After ... Read More
Plymouth Apprenticeship Graduation ceremony held on the hoe was the perfect way to celebrate in style for five of GHQ’s amazing Apprentices.
After completing three years or more of high level learning whilst holding down full-time jobs deserves the highest accolade.
GHQ is extremely ... Read More
Chloe (19 years) won the fantastic prize of a weekend in an Ocean BMW at the GHQ Training spectacular hair competition at the Holiday Inn this week. GHQ raised an amazing £540.00 for our two chosen charities which ... Read More
WE RAISED £540.00 !!!
We are so proud to announce we raised £270.00 for each Charity at our annual Hair and Beauty Show which was held on Monday at the Holiday Inn Plymouth. It ... Read More
GHQ Training’s Hair and Beauty extravaganza has been acclaimed as the best yet by salon owners and judges who attended their annual competition held at the Holiday Inn last night.
One of the judges James Beaumont said, “It’s great seeing new talent shining. The show’s a good way of inspiring learners ... Read More
Congratulations to everyone involved in staging the hugely successful annual hair competition and event held at Holiday Inn on Monday 16th May 2016.The Hollywood themed set gave a stunning background for our apprentices to exhibit their creative ... Read More
The managing director at GHQ Training, Jean Rogers, has become editor of The Herald for a day.Jean successfully bid for the prize at an auction organised by Drakes Jewellers for their 2015 Diamond Gala, at the Holiday Inn.As a prominent businesswoman and passionate champion ... Read More
Recently Peter Gorton ran a one day training course with learner Jake Francis who is training at the Barbican Steakhouse.The workshop was a technical certificate in of preparing, cooking and finishing meat dishes; using a whole leg of Lamb for demonstration purposes.
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National Apprenticeship Week was from 14th to 18th March 2016, during which we went to many different events in Devon and Cornwall including the Skills Southwest Show at Plymouth Pavillions.Skills South West is part of a national series of careers, jobs and skills events, ... Read More
GHQ invites its learners to compete in its prestigious annual Hair Competition. They are anticipating that this years competitors will take the show to a whole new level!
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Some of our friendly staff members are now here to answer any of the burning quesions you may have 4.30pm-6.30pm EVERY Wednesday!At GHQ we are opening our doors every Wednesday evening and inviting you to pop-in to pick our brains about Apprenticeships! You can ... Read More
Back by popular demand, our Hot Towel Shave Shave Course helped to upskill some more Barbers and Sylists!Our in-house Barbering Tutor Doug spent the morning showing the attendees various techniques and covering the following;
Health & Safety
Client Consultation
Preparations & Barbering Techniques
Wet Shaving Techniques
Equipment & Hygiene
Advice ... Read More
Here at GHQ we celebrated Shrove Tuesday by opening our doors to the public, offering them a lovely pancake made specially by our very own Chef, Peter Gorton!Our friendly staff were on hand to answer any burning questions our visitors had about the range ... Read More
GHQ have been sponsoring the Plymouth Raiders Cheerleaders for the past 4 years and will continue to do so this season.
Staff enjoyed the game this weekend against the Glasgow Rocks where the ... Read More
At this year's prestigious event, GHQ Training were the sponsors of the 'Best Hair & Beauty Business' Award which was presented by Managing Director, Jean Rogers. The glittering James Bond themed evening celebrated local businesses and after months of public voting the winners were ... Read More