Apprentify Group shortlisted for two North West Business of the Year Awards

It’s a proud moment for Apprentify Group, shortlisted in not one but two categories at TheBusinessDesk.com’s North West Business of the Year Awards 2026: Medium Business (£10m to £50m) and Fast Growth Business.

Apprentify has grown from a single brand into the six specialist businesses that now make up the Apprentify Group, a journey that’s also seen us named one of the 50 fastest-growing businesses in the North, and 30th on The Sunday Times’ list of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies.

Those six businesses are Apprentify itself, alongside Netcom Training, The Juice Academy, Ioda, Flourish and Calibr, each focused on a different part of the skills journey, from digital and AI courses and apprenticeships to leadership development and sales training. Together, the group is united by a shared commitment to providing learning opportunities to people at every stage of their career, regardless of background.

Jonathan Fitchew, Founder and Group CEO of Apprentify Group, is incredibly proud of the Group and thrilled at the news:

“Being recognised for fast growth means a great deal, because it’s exactly what we’ve been working towards. Behind every one of those milestones is a fantastic team and a clear purpose: helping individuals and organisations develop the skills they need to succeed in an AI-driven world.”

For the wider Apprentify team, this is a moment to celebrate why the work matters in the first place. Every day, the team works with employers across the North West and beyond to close the skills gap in AI, data and tech, building future-ready teams along the way.

A huge thank you to TheBusinessDesk.com, not just for the recognition, but for shining a spotlight on so many fantastic North West businesses doing brilliant work. And to every employer and learner who’s been part of the Apprentify story so far, this one’s for you too.

Winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony in Manchester on 5 November, so watch this space to see how we get on.