REDDITCH employees are celebrating after successfully completing their chartered institute of management accountants qualifications, following three and a half years of study.
Apprenticeships and trainee programmes are a part of Oakland International’s employee training offer, providing a learning platform for all to develop new skills, gain valuable experience, and advance into a range of key roles within the company.
Kevin Joyce, and Christian Stokes both embarked on the training, funded by Oakland International.
Kevin said: “My CIMA qualification course was fully funded by Oakland International, which I wouldn’t have been able to do myself, so I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity and the trust put in me to succeed.
“We have a wonderful team in finance, and I have had a wealth of support from them to get me through it.
“Being CIMA qualified is a massive deal, equivalent to a master’s degree, accelerating me to another level on my career path.”
Christian added: “I began my CIMA qualification journey in 2021, supported by Oakland International throughout, passing my final exam in April 2025.
“I wouldn’t have been able to undertake my CIMA on my own, so I am very thankful and grateful for the opportunity.
“It’s a massive deal for me to have attained CIMA qualification, which has now accelerated my career path.”
Oakland International Group Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Hoare said: “The dedication and perseverance shown by Kevin and Christian exemplify the positive outcomes of apprenticeships and training programmes.
“Our congratulations once again to Kevin Joyce and Christian Stokes for their outstanding achievements and for setting a high standard for work ethic and dedication at Oakland International.”
