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Young Apprenticeship' Offer to Local Employers

12 January 2007

City College Brighton and Hove is offering local employers connected to the construction industry the opportunity to become involved in shaping the workforce of the future by providing placements for capable and motivated pupils. The placements give pupils a taste of real work alongside their school studies.

A Young Apprenticeship is a new 2-year programme for 14-16 year olds supported by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and the Department for Education and Skills (DfES). It is aimed at pupils who would like the chance to experience workplace life in a supported way and who will benefit from building a strong foundation before moving on to an Apprenticeship at 16 or another progression route of their choice.

Young Apprenticeships - a new 2-year programme for 14-16 year olds

Young Apprenticeships - a new 2-year programme for 14-16 year olds

City College's Young Apprenticeship Co-coordinator/Lecturer Carolien Reynolds says:

'We're looking for employers who can allocate some of their time to the supervision and development of these students and can inspire and involve them - introducing them to new skills and experiences that are both age-appropriate and relate to their interest in construction.'

For employers who take on Young Apprentices, benefits include:

? enhancing professional development through coaching and training
? creating positive links with local educational and training institutions
? demonstrating and promoting a company's specialist skills and encouraging innovation
? supporting customer and public relations
? an opportunity to invest in and shape the workforce of the future.

For Health & Safety reasons, building sites may not be appropriate but any office, shop or outlet related to the construction industry such as demolition firms, architects, material suppliers, electrical, plumbers or quantity surveyors could be suitable. The College is also seeking people who work in any aspect of construction to give classroom talks to students.

For more information contact Carolien Reynolds on 01273 667765 or 01273 667788 ext 585.

For media enquiries, please call Brian Bell, Marketing Communications Officer, on 01273 667788 Ext. 488 or email bb1@ccb.ac.uk

About City College Brighton and Hove: Founded over 100 years ago, City College Brighton and Hove has become an international centre of excellence. Every year over 2,000 full-time and 13,000 part time students as well as many international and European students choose City College as their education provider. The College provides training to over 2,000 businesses and has a 'City Business Skills' department which focuses on employers' needs. Offering over 650 courses from basic level to pre-University level, City College is working with its partners to develop the workforce of the future.