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APPRENTICESHIPS
means you can mould them into roles
to suit the needs of your business,
and it’s also a cost-effective way of
recruiting. Now that we’re moving
away from pens and paper, we find
having young people in the business
is really beneficial because they
understand the need to be online,
about social media and
new technology, so this also works in
our favour.
“Our apprentices are assets to our
business and, as we grow, they will
grow with us.”
AJAY’S STORY
Ajay Ram, 17, is an apprentice at
Masala Creations, and is currently
doing a level 2 apprenticeship in
business administration.
In his sales role, he’s involved in a
range of tasks, including setting up
initial meetings with clients, preparing
quotes, attending client food tastings,
everything from start to finish for
an event.
After finishing high school he began
looking into apprenticeships.
Ajay said “I was interested in an
apprenticeship because I was looking
for a job. I wanted to earn money but
I also wanted to keep studying at the
same time. What attracted me to the
role at Masala was that it seemed really
interesting and different to anything I
had done before.
“What I’ve enjoyed most about my
apprenticeship at Masala has been
working alongside the team here; and
being involved in all of the preparation
leading up to an event; but, most of
all, I have loved seeing it all come
together on the day.
“I would recommend an
apprenticeship because it gives you
a nice foundation and base to work
from and brings you into the real
world of work. You’re also working
and studying at the same time so
you’re getting experience, as well as
continuing education. For me, I think
my apprenticeship has benefited me
more than being in college, would have.
Not only have I gained a great deal
of knowledge but I have also gained
life experiences; I have learnt how to
provide great customer service, how to
take on constructive criticism and how to
build and maintain a happy clientele.”
APPRENTICESHIPS WAITING
If you are interested in applying for
one of the many apprenticeship
vacancies created from the 100 in 100
campaign visit www.ealing.gov.uk/
apprenticeships for more information
and a list of vacancies.
The network also offers a 10-week
programme which includes personalised
advice on what type of apprenticeship
would be the most suitable based
on your skills, interests and ability.
Candidates also have the opportunity
to take part in workshops, which include
CV writing and interview practice.
HOW TO APPLY
For more information about vacancies
and the network apprenticeship
programme visit www.ealing.gov.uk/
apprenticeships or you can
register your interest by emailing
[email protected]
WANT TO OFFER AN
APPRENTICESHIP?
Businesses can contact the team
any time of the year – it is not just
restricted to the months of the
campaign. Interested? All you have to
do is get in touch using the contact
details on these pages.
The network offers a free service to
businesses all-year-round to help set
up apprenticeships and the training
programme required.
MORE INFO
n Call
020 8825 6234
n Email
apprenticeships@
ealing.gov.uk
n Visit www.ealing.gov.uk/
apprenticeships
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