Copeland Apprenticeship Initiative

Copeland Borough Council aims to create 45 Apprentice opportunities at Level 2 / 3 over the next 3 years. The Programme is open to Copeland residents aged 16 and over and the first vacancies will commence in May 2011. Apprenticeships will be for a maximum of 18 months and Copeland Borough Council will make a contribution of 60% to the apprentice salary for the term of the apprenticeship. Funding to support this Programme has been awarded come from the Copeland Community Fund and the Copeland Working Neighbourhood Fund.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING AN APPRENTICE?
Do you want to earn while you learn?
Do you want to gain a recognised qualification?
Do you want marketable skills?
Do you want to work in the career of your choice?
Do you want to experience the benefits of being an apprentice
Please read Terms and Conditions

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN EMPLOYING AN APPRENTICE ?
Are you looking for a proven way to train your workforce?
Do you want to make your organisation more effective and productive?
Do you want to address skills gaps?
Do you want to experience the benefits of employing an apprentice?
Do you want to provide opportunities for local people?
Please read Terms and Conditions

What has the scheme achieved so far??

We are pleased to announce that the scheme has been a phenomenal success in rounds 1 and 2. To date we have supported over 20 employers to recruit apprentices.

Apprentices are accessing frameworks from the following sectors:

Business admin
Hairdressing
Motor vehicle
Adult care
Childcare
Catering
Electrical
Amenity Horticulture
Customer service
Brickwork

Applications Now Closed

For further information about the initiative contact:

Chris Pickles, Copeland Borough Council
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Tel: 01946 598326

Lorraine Irving, Lakes College West Cumbria
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Tel: 01946 839300