Acquisition boosts Apprentify management offering
Cheshire-based digital and technical apprenticeship provider, Apprentify Group has acquired Ioda, a management and leadership training and coaching firm that is centred around Inclusive Leadership, combining leadership with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) as well as developing professional coaches.
This strategic acquisition will unite Apprentify’s Ofsted Outstanding apprenticeship programmes with Ioda’s experience in leadership, equality, diversity, and inclusion training.
Yorkshire-based Ioda, known for its work with management apprenticeships, will enhance Apprentify’s current offerings by adding to Apprentify’s specialism in digital and technical training programmes.
“This acquisition marks a significant step in our journey to deliver holistic professional development opportunities,” said Jonathan Fitchew, CEO of Apprentify. “By integrating Ioda’s leadership and coaching strengths with our digital and technical focus, we are primed to offer unrivalled growth paths for individuals and businesses alike.”
Lisa Reynolds
Lisa Reynolds Managing Director Ioda: “It’s really important to us all here at Ioda that organisations develop their leaders with all the skills required to make a positive impact on the people they lead and the environments they lead in. This includes the digital and technical skills that Apprentify are renowned for. So being acquired by Apprentify Group is the perfect match for us and our clients, and one that the whole team at Ioda are excited to be part of.”
Apprentify Group, now consists of Apprentify, Netcom Training, Juice Academy and Upskilla, have acquired Ioda as part of their own ambitious growth plans, which will see them take over new offices in Wilmslow and expand their workforce to meet the growing demand for their courses.
