FOR SUNDOWN, IT’S ALL ABOUT ATTITUDE
Sundown Solutions is a leading cloud transformation IT consultancy.
We specialise in delivering technology solutions including digital transformation, AI implementation, software solutions, cyber security and cloud computing to private and public sector organisations.
We are a global leader in digital transformation, partnering with Microsoft as the only Azure Expert Managed Service Provider in Lancashire.
Our mission is to empower organisations worldwide to unlock the full potential of technology, and achieve their strategic goals.
We are committed to our base in Hyndburn, and have remote workers all over the country. Local recruitment is a high priority for us, and we are fully committed to training our own staff at our Cloud Centre of Excellence based at the Wham Stadium in Accrington.
We need people with the right attitude and determination, and an enthusiasm
Heath Groves
www.sundownsolutions.com
for learning. We can develop their industry knowledge as we pass on our skills and experience.
We also run a continual improvement programme that ensures our people are constantly developing new technical and professional skills, to service our customers to the highest level.
We’ve won awards for our work, we are ISO27001, 9001 accredited and sit on the Crown Commercial Services Framework. We count the NHS, National Audit Office, Ministry of Defence, Ricardo, Bridgepoint and Capita as clients.
With a growth trajectory like ours, and a committed programme of training our staff, the future is definitely bright for Sundown Solutions.
GROWING THE SUNDOWN FAMILY
We’re on a steep growth trajectory. Recruiting great talent is not enough to fill our pipeline, we are training a whole new generation in the specialist digital skills we require.
With cyber attacks being reported every day, and AI revolutionising the way we work, we are experiencing very high demand for our services.
It’s also very important to us to keep the family feel of the company as we grow, and to make sure our remote workers feel like part of the Sundown family.
Here at Sundown we say – always forward!
Heath Groves, chief executive officer and managing partner
THE POWER OF TAILORED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMMES
Excelling in the regional SkillBuild qualifiers, Shelby Fitzakerly secured an impressive second place in the final of a national competition, which saw 78 construction trainees vying for victory in their respective trades.
Shelby 19, an Accrington and Rossendale College student, part of the Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG), knew she wanted to pursue a practical career where she could put her academic and technical skills to the test.
After winning her heat in the regional qualifiers of SkillBuild, Shelby, from Gisburn, went head- to-head with seven fellow apprentices in the final showdown at Milton Keynes.
Judges rigorously assessed competitors’ technical skills, knowledge, and ability to perform under pressure, evaluating tasks such as hanging wallpaper murals, freehand painting, and preparing woodwork against the clock. And Shelby emerged as a standout runner-up in the demanding painting and decorating category. An amazing achievement for a student just in
once qualified. NCCG’s apprenticeship initiatives are strategically crafted often in collaboration with employers, ensuring the perfect alignment with the ever-evolving needs of modern industries. We take pride in addressing the most current skills gaps, providing businesses with a pipeline of ambitious talent armed with the latest industry knowledge.
Shelby Fitzakerly
the first year of training. Shelby said: “The competition was amazing. Taking part gave me a real confidence boost and helped me improve my skills like my timing and following a plan.
“I couldn’t believe it when they called my name. I was in shock! It was great getting through to the finals and I didn’t expect anything else. It was a really good experience.”
Still in the first year of her three-year apprenticeship working for former Accrington and Rossendale College student Chris Penny, she plans to become a painter and decorator
Accrington and Rossendale College is a beacon for technical excellence, with strong employer links and unrivalled, tailored, tutor support. This is evident in Shelby’s success, not only within this competition, but within her apprenticeship as well.
Partnering with NCCG means tapping into a resource that tailors education to an employer’s specific needs.
If you’re eager to boost your workforce with skilled professionals, reach out today. Discover how our apprenticeship programmes can elevate your business by shaping a workforce that meets your industry’s demands.
Contact
apprenticeships@nelsongroup.ac.uk or call 01282 440319 LANCASHIREBUSINES SV
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