A new scheme has been launched this week to place apprentices in 850 companies quoted on AIM, London Stock Exchange’s growth market for ambitious small and medium businesses.
Business Secretary Sajid Javid has announced a new scheme to place apprentices in small and medium companies quoted onAIM, London Stock Exchange’s growth market for ambitious small and medium businesses.
Caroline Williams CEO Norfolk Chamber said ‘It is good news that apprenticeships are getting so much positive news at the moment. The fact that businesses, such as those in AIM, are recognising the benefit to their businesses to employ apprentices sends out a very positive message.
Many Norfolk companies are currently unable to fill high level apprenticeship places as young people do not see apprenticeships as the route for them to consider. Apprenticeships are now a real alternative to university with many advantages to young people. It is of course down to personal choice, but one that is increasingly being considered. This is good news for the Norfolk business community who need young people to help grow their businesses especially those with an ageing workforce’.
The London Stock Exchange Group Foundation has committed an initial £20,000 to underwrite the cost of administering the scheme, with additional funds raised at the event last night. The scheme will be run by the educational charity City Gateway. More than 850 companies from across the country are quoted onAIM, and the scheme will work to highlight the opportunities they offer to young people.
