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The Medway 100 in 100 Apprenticeship Challenge

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We are challenging businesses in Medway to generate 100 new Apprenticeship places in 100 days. Apprenticeships are good for business; 80 per cent of employers who employ apprentices agree that they make their workplace more productive (source: www.apprenticeships.org.uk).

 

How Medway businesses can get involved

Up and running

What a success. Medway Council more than met its target for the 100 in 100 campaign. In fact we received more than 190 pledges from 75 different and diverse businesses across Medway.

The scheme has come to an end now but there are sill opportunities for apprentices and businesses to stay involved through the European project GAPS.

The Medway 100 in 100 Apprenticeship Challenge was launched on Thursday, 19 May 2011, 8 to 9.30am, at Commissioners House, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham.

If you were unable to attend the event but want more information, or to take part in the challenge, visit National Apprenticeship Service or phone on 08000 150 600. 

The benefits for businesses

Apprenticeships can:

  • improve your bottom line;
  • increase productivity;
  • help retain employees;
  • help improve the performance of existing staff;
  • enable staff to obtain a recognised qualification;
  • combat the effect of an ageing workforce;
  • help avoid skills gaps in the future;
  • help instil company values and good practice among employees;
  • reduce training costs;
  • bring new and fresh ideas to your business;
  • create managers of the future.

For more in-depth information in Medway call Catherine LePage on 01634 334348

or visit  www.apprenticeships.org.uk

 

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FAQs

Visit the National Apprenticeship Service question and answer page  to find out all the latest on recruiting and training an apprentice.

I want to be an apprentice

As an apprentice you get the best of both worlds. You’ll be employed by a company or organisation and paid regular wages, while you learn how to do the job. Experienced staff will help you to gain the skills you need and you will also receive training from a college or training provider. To find out more about Apprenticeships in Medway visit Medway Youth Trust, phone 01634 334343 or visit your local Job Centre Plus.

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