New data from research company ICM reveals that 57% of young people in the South West would choose to do an Apprenticeship if one were available.
Nationally, the numbers of young people who would like to do an Apprenticeship rises to 56% of those who are already university students and 66% of those who are already employed, but receiving no training.
A club designed to help young people get valuable work experience has smashed its own targets.
The 1000 Club has now opened up the doors of opportunity to 1,028 young people. The club was set up specially to give young people a taste of work – either through work experience, graduate internships, apprenticeships and jobs – full or part-time.
Up to 20 new apprenticeships are now being offered by South West Water as its successful programme is expanded.
The majority of the chosen trainees will be working within the company's waste water and drinking water teams and responsible for operating and maintaining assets such as pumping stations and large treatment works. A further three apprentices will work in the technical...
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust is recognised as one of the top NHS providers of apprenticeships in the South West, supported by a bespoke training programme for each learner.
Apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as a leading option for work-based training while working towards qualifications. The training programme offered by the Trust is designed to engage apprentices and...
