Case study summary: Read more about Carbon 60's positive feedback on their partnership with PETA, welcoming apprentices who brought fresh skills and energy to their teams while boosting learning, innovation, and future-ready talent
Background:
Company Overview
Carbon 60 (part of the Impellam Group) is a connected group offering unparalleled workforce and STEM talent solutions expertise to provide organisations with mission-critical skillsets to future-proof businesses. Our blended approach fuses extensive workforce solutions expertise, with access to deep communities of STEM talent.
What motivated your business to invest in an apprentice?
We chose to develop apprentice schemes as part of a strategic commitment to developing mission-critical skill sets within our teams. As industry demands continue to evolve, we saw an opportunity to invest in our people, supporting lifelong learning while ensuring we remain equipped to deliver essential work to our clients. Apprenticeships also allow us to nurture local talent, building a future-ready workforce that’s aligned with both our business goals and the broader needs of the sectors in which we work.
What impact has your apprentice had on your business?
Having apprentices has brought measurable value to our organisation. It’s allowed us to tailor skill development directly to client needs, ensuring that learning is immediately relevant and impactful. Apprentices have brought fresh energy to the team, contributing new ideas and helping to foster a culture of continuous learning. This environment encourages knowledge sharing across all levels, strengthening our capability, commitment, and retention. It’s also proven to be a strategic use of our apprenticeship levy investing in talent that’s aligned with both our people strategy and client outcomes.
What has surprised you most about working with an apprentice?
What’s surprised me most about working with apprentices is just how quickly tailored learning translates into tangible results. The ability to apply new skills in real time and then share that knowledge across the team has driven noticeable improvements in efficiency and client outcomes. It’s also unlocked something unexpected: team members stepping confidently into leadership roles, thriving as mentors and elevating the entire team dynamic. The ripple effect has been far greater than I anticipated.
What advice would you give to other companies considering taking on an apprentice?
If you're considering apprenticeships, go for it, there's everything to gain! Apprentices will bring fresh thinking and energy into your business by challenging ways of working thus sparking innovation. Their curiosity and adaptability can lead to smarter workflows, improved efficiencies and learning cultures. For businesses looking to future-proof their talent pipeline, apprenticeships aren’t just beneficial, they’re essential.
How has your experience been with working with PETA and throughout the apprenticeship process?
PETA are a fantastic team of dedicated professionals who are highly skilled in delivering apprenticeships and supporting learners. The team work hard to ensure that business requirements match the skills being taught and that opportunities to apply new learning at work can be maximised. Communication with the PETA team has been excellent throughout all the courses Carbon60 employees have embarked on.