More and more businesses and young people are realising that Apprenticeships aren’t only limited to traditional fields. Norfolk County Council in partnership with training providers at the College of West Anglia, City College Norwich and Broadlands Training Services, has received a great response to its recent Apprenticeships Norfolk scheme. The fund will see up to 400 apprenticeships in small and medium-sized businesses created over the next two years thanks to £3.5m in funding from the county council.
This significant investment seeks to create apprenticeships in sectors which are creating jobs for the future with a particular focus on: – engineering, energy, advanced manufacturing, hospitality and tourism, creative industries, health and social care, agriculture and food and drink. Employers within the target sectors, who qualify for funding from the scheme, can receive up to £10,000 when they take on an apprentice. This funding provides a real helping hand for small and medium employers in Norfolk to grow their businesses.
Alison Thomas, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services at Norfolk County Council, added: “This scheme will create many interesting and valuable opportunities for young people exploring their choices and wondering what next steps to make. Norfolk young people seeking employment face many barriers in the current climate and we hope that this significant investment will help them take their first step into employment. We are very excited to see this begin to make a difference to the lives of young people in Norfolk.”
Elli Chapman, Director of Culture Works East said: “When I heard about the fund I thought it was a fantastic idea and something I passionately wanted to get involved with. Culture Works already support a number of young people in entry level roles within our company, it is important to invest in our sector. I started my career by being mentored and learning on the job after leaving school at an early age with very few qualifications. This was definitely the best route for me as it was a way of learning and earning at the same time. I want to pass this valuable experience on to potential apprentices within my own organisation.”
For more information regarding the scheme and to see if your company could benefit from this funding, please contact the Employer Partnerships team at City College Norwich by email on [email protected] or by telephone on 0800 328 3616
