is important to Fijutsu, the apprenticeship programme is a two-way learning process. They benefit from an industry leading expertise, and we benefit from their fresh perspective.” Paul Hamill, Head of HR, Kainos 'Kainos has provided young people through the Apprenticeships programme with the opportunity to develop skills, achieve qualifications and enhance their career prospects in a stimulating IT environment. The programme has helped us train and develop the apprentices we need for the longterm success of our business. Our apprentices add to our organisation making it more effective, competent and competitive by addressing our skills gaps directly.' Joe O’Mahony, NIE Managing Director, Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) Many of our apprentices have attained additional skills, over and above their normal job roles. This has led to a multi-skilled workforce enabling NIE to improve productivity and business efficiency, meet government and regulatory targets and deliver business benefits to the company. A number of our senior managers started their career as apprentices proving that an apprenticeship provides an excellent platform for individuals to develop their career to the maximum potential.” Bill Cherry, Manager Director, Fusion Heating Ltd ‘As a Small, Medium Enterprise business we need to be able to exploit all market sectors and our apprentices, working through the Apprenticeships programme, are a vital part of the team in this regard.’ Peter Dixon, Group Chief Executive, Phoenix Gas