Two members of PJH's Learning & Development team, Lauren Fergus and Justyna Prasek, have each successfully completed their CIPD apprenticeships

According to the company, Fergus and Prasek's commitment to developing skills embodies the culture of continuous learning PJH is building across the business, and their success reflects the positive impact that professional growth can have on both individual confidence and the wider organisation.

Fergus has completed her Level 3 Learning & Development Practitioner Apprenticeship, gaining a strong understanding of how people learn and how to design training that genuinely supports different needs. As she explained, “completing my Level 3 Apprenticeship in Learning & Development has been a really rewarding experience. The apprenticeship journey has given me a deeper understanding of how people learn, what motivates them, and how to design and deliver training that makes a real impact.”

Prasek has completed her Level 5 CIPD Learning & Development Business Partner Apprenticeship, further building her skills in both learning design and delivery. She has developed her confidence in coaching, working with stakeholders, and supporting management development, while continuing to align Learning & Development with the needs of the business.

Commenting on her acheivement she said: “Completing my apprenticeship has been one of the most valuable development opportunities in my career. The programme has strengthened both my strategic understanding of Learning & Development and my practical ability to deliver impact across the business.”

Dawn Kennedy, PJH’s Learning & Development Manager, added: “We are proud of both colleagues for their hard work and dedication to their professional development. Their success is a welcome reminder of the value of investing in people and the positive impact that learning has on the strength and capability of PJH as a whole.”