Published: Thursday, 6th February 2025
The 18th annual National Apprenticeship Week takes place from 10 to 16 February 2025 and we are shining a light on the amazing work being done by apprentices, employers, and their training providers.
Yesterday an Apprenticeship event was held on the ground floor of the borough council King’s Court office, organized by the Department of Work and Pensions. The Borough Council attended along with other local businesses to showcase the apprenticeship opportunities there are in the area. Over 180 people visited the event including students from Springwood High School who came to look at potential career and studying options for their future. Some of our own apprentices joined the event to answer questions and talk about their own experiences.
Lilly Skeels, who is studying a Level 6 Environmental Health Apprentice, said:
“An Apprenticeship has allowed me to gain hands on work experience whilst earning my degree qualification. I have been lucky to receive amazing support from all my colleagues, which has helped me to gain the skills I need to be successful in my role.”
Sam Garrod, who is studying Level 6 Construction Site Management, added:
“I chose to do an apprenticeship degree because it's hands on experience while learning for your future, you progress in your career and you build on things you have learnt for your future. Fundamentally I think it's a benefit and win-win for both parties, everyone’s gaining from your experience. Since becoming an apprentice I’ve been promoted to Full Clerk of Works within the borough. I have quite a lot of involvement within the major housing project which is delivering lots of units for the Borough Council.”
Cllr Alistair Beales, Leader of the borough council, said:
“We are proud to support National Apprenticeship Week and take this opportunity to celebrate our apprentices and the value that they bring the organization. This week is the perfect opportunity to celebrate them for their continued progression and dedication to their roles. I would recommend other local employers to get involved and consider developing their own apprenticeship scheme.”
Kate Blakemore, Chief Executive of the borough council, added:
“I feel really passionate about offering apprenticeships and allow our current staff to benefit from an apprenticeship scheme. As a council we encourage lifelong learning, and an apprenticeship is an excellent way of achieving career progression and motivation for individuals. We are very proud of what our apprentices have achieved and pleased with what they bring to our organization, helping develop our talented workforce.”
Anyone interested in becoming an apprentice can visit the link and set up a job alert to get notified as soon as one is published - https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/west-norfolk/internal/Home/Job.
This is part of the campaign that has been run by the East of England Local Government Association since 2017. To find out more about NAW please visit: https://naw.appawards.co.uk/.