Become a Sponsor
Kent and Medway Apprenticeship Graduation organising partners and supporting stakeholders are delighted to be arranging the fifth Kent and Medway Apprentice Graduation Ceremony. It will again be a full formal prestigious ceremony, which will take place at Rochester Cathedral on 18th October 2024.
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Our overall rate cards will stay the same for 2024 and we have some extra options
including a Platinum Rate at £3,500+ (please contact us about the extras this offers)!
Your sponsorship is vital in enabling us to offer the event free of charge to the apprentices.
Our sponsorship cards are set out below and more details are included in the Sponsor Pack.
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Why Sponsor?
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Be part of something special
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Recognise apprentices and their role and contribution to the local economy
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Promote apprentices as crucial workforce development and sustainability
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Get a head start on the skills agenda
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Simply celebrate amazing apprentices…
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Sponsoring the Kent and Medway Apprentice Graduation Ceremony offers a fantastic opportunity to position your brand alongside a high profile and comprehensively marketed event that champions apprenticeships, skills and employers in the county. More reasons to sponsor!
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Gold £2,000+
Company profile (250 words max) including logo in the event programme
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4 free VIP invites to the graduation ceremony
Logo and link on the graduation website
Logo and recognition as ‘Headline Sponsor’ to be included on final invitations sent to attendees
Inclusion in key pre and post event press releases
Inclusion in associate social media promotion
Sponsor name / brand read out during event proceedings by event compere
Optional statement of support quote included in key event press releases
Inclusion of logo in first tier on event banners produced
Framed certificate of thanks as Gold sponsor after the event
Receive 20 hardcopies of event programme
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Display our special sponsor or supporter banner on your site and comms
Silver £1,500
Company profile (150 words max) including logo in the event programme
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2 free VIP invites to the graduation ceremony
Logo and link on the graduation website
Logo on final invitations sent to attendees
Inclusion in key pre and post event press releases
Inclusion in associated social media promotion
Framed certificate of thanks as Silver sponsor after the event
Receive 20 hardcopies of the event programme
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Display our special or supporter banner on your site and comms
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Bronze £750
Logo and brief company biography (50 words max) to be included in the event programme
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1 free VIP invite to the graduation ceremony
Logo and link on the graduation website
Inclusion in associated social media promotion
Framed certificate of thanks as Bronze sponsor after the event
Receive 10 hardcopies of the event programme
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Display our special sponsor or supporter banner on your site and comms
Note: If you'd like to be involved as a sponsor but feel these packages don't meet your needs please contact us to discuss other options, for example our new independent training provider rate from £250, which will include branding in the programme and socials, plus one guest place at the ceremony.
Green £250+
Logo and brief company biography (50 words max) to be included in the event programme
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1 free VIP invite to the graduation ceremony
Logo and link on the graduation website
Inclusion in associated social media promotion
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Display our special sponsor or supporter banner on your site and comms
Need More Reasons to Sponsor...?
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The first Kent and Medway Apprentice Graduation Ceremony in 2019 was a tremendous success, seeing apprentices from right across the county attend to celebrate their completed apprenticeship in front of family, employers and VIP guests. Rochester Cathedral provided an exclusive and prestigious setting. The return to the formal ceremony at the cathedral in 2022 was hugely successful with record numbers of apprentices, employers and training providers all helping create a wonderful occasion for our amazing apprentices. The 2023 Ceremony took things a step further with 40% more apprentices registered, 30 training providers involved and 100 employers engaged!
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Our sponsors made it possible for apprentices to enjoy their graduation free with no extra costs and free gowning and photography! Be part of this fantastic event in 2024 and show your support for future generations.
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The ceremony will bring together apprentices, friends and family, employers, providers, key stakeholders and VIPs from across the county, even nationally, to collectively celebrate the apprentices’ success.
The event will help encourage more individuals to consider apprenticeships as a valued pathway to a rewarding career and more employers to enhance their businesses by adding apprentices to the workforce. Parents, family members and friends will also be able to watch the event but also be recorded and available for post event sharing.
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Harnessing the combined power of partner marketing platforms, your organisation will benefit from extensive promotion on websites, emails, social media and direct marketing. Your brand will be at the forefront of the ceremony from our digital launch in February/March during National Apprenticeship Week, right up to the event and to the end of the year.