Shaped By Solent winning product to go on sale next month

The Shaping Portsmouth Team are proud to announce that the winning product from the 2024 Shaped By Solent programme will be available for purchase starting this Easter. Through their hard work and creativity, the talented students of Wildings Group at Mary Rose Academy have created a truly unique and special item that will soon be […]

Comserv to sponsor the 2026 Apprenticeship Bus Roadshow

We are excited to announce that Comserv has become a headline sponsor for the 2026 Apprenticeship Bus Roadshow! Their support is instrumental in making this event possible, and we are thrilled to partner with a company that values the importance of apprenticeships and workforce development. Thanks to Comserv for their support. Comserv have supported the […]

HTP Apprenticeship College and Southern Water join Shaping Portsmouth

Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to welcome two new Patrons to the organisation as we are joined by HTP Apprenticeship College and Southern Water. For 25 years, HTP Apprenticeship College has delivered tailored Apprenticeship solutions for businesses and their staff, alongside expert career support and guidance. Rachael Randall, Founder and Chief Executive of HTP Apprenticeship College, […]

Episode 4: Our Partner – Unloc

Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Hayden Taylor and Jess Cowling from our partner Unloc, and Serenity, who is involved in one of Unloc’s programmes

Students inspired by Apprenticeship Bus Roadshow

Shaping Portsmouth Apprenticeship Bus Roadshow has been completed for another year, and what an incredible journey it has been! Over three days, we had the pleasure of meeting passionate individuals, showcasing apprenticeship opportunities, and helping shape the future of Portsmouth’s workforce. From exploring various industries to discussing the benefits of apprenticeships, this event has truly […]

HSDC Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2025

HSDC had an amazing five days celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (NAW25)! It was incredible to look at the value of apprenticeships and explore the diversity of apprentice opportunities at the College. One of the main highlights of NAW25 was the Business Breakfast, hosted at HSDC South Downs in the student restaurant, 74 South. The […]

Episode 5: Youth Employment

Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries and Business Programme Lead Marian Glover discuss our Youth Employment Programme with Imogen Hambry, our summer intern Programme Assistant.

Apprenticeship Bus rolls into schools next week

Shaping Portsmouth’s Apprenticeship Bus is back on the road for National Apprenticeship Week 2025. Every year, the Apprenticeship Bus embarks on a three-day roadshow across the city of Portsmouth, bringing apprentices from local businesses and organisations directly to senior schools. This initiative enables Year 10-11 students an opportunity to engage with apprentices, face to face, […]

Episode 14: Apprenticeship Bus

In this episode Kirsty Hill, Shaping Portsmouth’s Education & Community Pillar Lead, and Simon Ingram, MD of Mountjoy, discuss our Apprenticeship Bus programme which will be returning to schools in February 2025.