Bournemouth & Poole College is putting the focus on apprenticeships next week.<\/p>\n
It’s holding an apprenticeships information event – called Apprenticeships Unlocked – at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre on Thursday February 8 from 4pm to 7pm.<\/p>\n
Taking place during National Apprenticeship Week, there’ll be a chance to meet employers in a wide variety of key sectors and receive expert guidance from the college’s apprenticeship team.<\/p>\n
Everyone is invited including school leavers, students, anyone looking for a career change, parents, guardians or employers looking to recruit apprentices.<\/p>\n
The college delivers over 30 different apprenticeships and works with more than two thousand businesses.<\/p>\n
Stacey Howlett, Business Development Account Manager, pictured, said apprenticeships were the best way to gain on-the-job training, learn key skills through study and receive a salary.<\/p>\n
She said: “We’re really pro-apprenticeships because it’s a great opportunity for employers to grow their workforce but, equally, it’s a great opportunity for students to get more of a hands-on experience.<\/p>\n
“Ninety six per cent of our students actually retain employment after they’ve completed their apprenticeship so it’s a great opportunity.”<\/p>\n
Last entry to the event is at 6.30pm.<\/p>\n