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City College apprentices cut it with Peewees
3 June 2009
City College Brighton and Hove's drive to find employers who are willing to take on apprentices in a range of professions is reaping rewards, with local hairdressers Peewees now having seven City College students training at their premises in Kensington Gardens. Penny Manns, Head of Training at Peewees, says:
'City College's Skills Adviser Jean Travis has been really helpful in helping to place apprentices with us and they're all doing brilliantly. We find that if we train our own people, they grow up within our environment, get much more experience within the salon and know what standards we expect. Once they're qualified, they'll grow much quicker into successful stylists. '
City College apprentices at Peewees
Jean Travis says:
'The relationship that we've established with Peewees exemplifies how well apprenticeships can work for both students and employers. We're hopeful that more and more local employers will considering taking on apprentices, not just because of the positive impact it'll have on their business, but more broadly speaking, because it also helps tackle the skills shortages that exist locally and nationally.'
The areas in which City College is seeking employers to take on apprentices include construction (trowel, carpentry & joinery, electrical and plumbing), motor vehicle, business administration, retail, customer care, management, hospitality, early years, health and social care and hairdressing. City College Principal Phil Frier says:
'Despite the gloomy economic climate, it's vital that businesses think beyond the downturn of the present and continue to review their skills base for the upturn of the future. There's never been a better time to access funding to support apprenticeships, and here at City College we're committed to ensuring that employers, employees and young people just starting their careers are fully aware of the options and funding available to them.'
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About City College Brighton and Hove: Situated in the heart of Brighton, City College Brighton and Hove has become an international centre of vocational excellence. Every year 2,000 full-time, 10,000 part time, over 500 Higher Education and 250 14-16 year old students as well as many international and European students choose City College as their place of further and higher education training. In addition, the College provides training to over 2,000 businesses via its 'City Business Skills' department which focuses on employer training needs. Offering over 700 courses from basic level right through to business and postgraduate training, City College is working with its partners to develop the workforce of the future.
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