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In 2006, the Leader of Kent County Council (KCC) set out a plan for the next four years which outlines a very clear commitment to prepare the young people of Kent for employment. It includes careers guidance, expanding vocational learning for 14‑ to 16 year‑olds, introducing a Kent Apprenticeship programme called ‘Kent Success’ and increasing and enhancing business link activity.

The Apprenticeship programme is designed to manage and facilitate the creation of 1,000 Apprenticeship opportunities across the county, both within KCC and in other public and private sector organisations. The leader of KCC, Paul Carter, said: ‘As the largest employer in Kent, KCC has pledged to provide a minimum of 250 Apprenticeship placements to young people by 2010 in an initiative branded as Kent Success.’ The business case is based on the need to encourage young people into the organisation to replace the ageing workforce.

Since October 2006, 128 young people have completed their Apprenticeships in one of six frameworks: Business and Administration, Customer Service, Health and Social Care, Warehousing, Hospitality and Catering, and Early Years Childcare. The majority of trainees have gained permanent employment with KCC.

Now that Apprenticeships are established, KCC are considering other frameworks, such as Vehicle Maintenance, Landscape Services and Printing. KCC, LSC and the Kent Association of Training Organisations (KATO) have now formed a strategic board to manage and oversee all aspects of strategy, policy and delivery across Kent.

Last Updated: 23/05/2012