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Jessica ’ s Story
APPRENTICESHIPS
‘ I really love my job ’
Jessica
Apprenticeships are becoming an increasingly popular route for young people to enter the world of work , especially the ability to earn while you learn .
More than 200 young people have gone through Ealing Council ’ s apprenticeship scheme since it was set up in 2007 . And the next intake of apprentices is about to be recruited …
The scheme involves a one-year training agreement with the option of a second year , and an allowance starting from £ 210 per week . In return , the council is looking for enthusiastic and motivated people who are willing to learn new skills .
Each apprentice gains valuable experience in a council team in one of a wide range of disciplines – from planning to parks ; and from housing to horticulture ; as well as working towards a vocational qualification . Most successfully complete the full scheme to ‘ graduate ’. Some have then gone into full-time jobs with the council . Others have moved to employment , education or further training elsewhere .
194 other job chances …
As well as taking on its own apprentices , the council runs the Ealing Apprenticeship Network to help local businesses set up apprenticeships of their own . For the fourth year running , it ran its successful 100-in-100 campaign to encourage companies to pledge 100 apprenticeship opportunities in 100 days . It ran between September and December and a record-breaking 194 pledges were made from more than 60 businesses . If you think you have what it takes to fill one of the placements , go online at www . ealing . gov . uk / apprenticeships to fill in a questionnaire . You could be invited to a workshop or to meet with an advisor . Businesses interested in taking on apprentices can call 020 8825 6234 , any time of the year .
Jessica ’ s Story
Jessica Kang , 22 began her apprenticeship in 2014 in the council ’ s human resources team as part of a help desk . “ I really love my job , I like everything I do , whether its running reports , setting up new starters , or responding to staff payroll enquiries ,” said Jessica .
After sixth form , Jessica was confused as to what she wanted to do . It was not until she heard about the council ’ s apprenticeship scheme
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