Newbury College is running a series of events to de-mystify apprenticeships, and help employers, prospective apprentices and their parents better understand the benefits of this type of training.
On Tuesday 2nd June, the College is offering a free breakfast briefing for organisations who might be interested in employing apprentices. Entitled 'Apprenticeships Explained: what's in it for the employer', the session will look at the myths and realities of recruiting apprentices and will include success stories from local employers. To book a place call 01635 845229 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Martin Russell, Senior Business Executive at Newbury College said: "We work with leading national employers through to local businesses to support apprenticeships from Accounting to Engineering and Motor Vehicle to Retail. An apprenticeship is a comprehensive training programme of huge benefit to employer and employee".
Later in the month, on 24th June Newbury College is holding one of its monthly 'Apprenticeship Information Sessions' for young people and/or their parents to hear about Apprenticeship programmes and the job vacancies available.
Rob Jukes, Workplace Learning Manager at the College said "Apprenticeships are open to anyone aged 16 or over, whether they are just leaving school, have been working for several years, or are seeking to start a new career. Places can be booked via the College website www.newbury-college.ac.uk/news".
The success of Newbury College apprentices was rewarded in March at the College's annual awards evening with winners working at companies as diverse as Jubilee Day Nursery through to Williams F1. Tim Plows, winner of the silver award for outstanding achievement has recently received further recognition for his work at Xtrac Limited by scooping the West Berkshire Adult Learner Award for Outstanding Achievement.