Two firms to take on apprentices ahead of special week
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by business editor Trevor
Sturgess
Only days before the before the
start of National Apprenticeship Week, two organisations have
pledged to take on more young people.
The Co-operative Group is set to
recruit 800 new apprentices – double last year’s number.
All Seasons Care Services in Herne Bay
has launched its 2012 scheme aimed at people over the age of 18 who
are not in education or employment and living in Herne Bay,
Whitstable or Thanet. It is holding an open day at Westwood Cross
Shopping Centre on Saturday.
Jo Corris, business administration
apprentice, said: "Being an apprentice gave me the
opportunity to kick start my career and begin full time employment
whilst earning a valuable qualification."
Bianca Fagan, finance apprentice,
said: "It’s a great opportunity to gain a practical experience at
the same time as studying for a professional qualification."
Jon Butterworth, IT apprentice, added:
"My apprenticeship equipped me with all the experience and skills I
needed for my new career."
Co-op apprentices will be based in
a wide range of businesses from food, pharmacy and motors to legal
and financial services and farming, as well as many corporate
functions such as IT and HR.
Last year, some 400 apprentices
went through The Co-operative Apprenticeship Academy and the group
aims to provide 2,000 opportunities by 2014.
Peter Marks, group chief executive,
said: "Youth unemployment is spiralling with over one million 16 to
25 year olds out of work. Coupled with the unpredictable economic
future, it’s no surprise that some young people feel unsupported
and demotivated.
"We believe businesses have a real
responsibility to open doors for young people by giving them
opportunities to gain new skills, knowledge and experience so that
together we can build a strong and successful future for young
people and our country."
Thursday, February 02 2012
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