London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is situated in east London on the north bank of the River Thames. It has developed an innovative Apprenticeship scheme in partnership with its Youth Offending and Housing Services, Barking and Dagenham Training Services and its maintenance contractor, Enterprise, which has seen a group of young people on the road to turning their lives around.
Rob Whiteman, Chief Executive of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, said: ‘This successful programme has brought many positive benefits to the council and to the young people who participated. As a result, I plan to roll out the programme across the borough to deliver 400 Apprenticeships in the coming years.’
These young people, all of whom have a history of offending, have become part of a cohesive, motivated workforce and are looking to develop their skills through the two‑year Apprenticeships programme they are currently pursuing.
Last Updated: 23/05/2012