The Test Valley Challenge: 111 New Apprentices in 2011!
6 April 2011
A community challenge is being laid down to businesses in Test Valley to create 111 new Apprenticeship places in 2011. The business case for employing apprentices is a strong one:
- A skilled workforce is now needed more than ever to aid economic recovery
- Investing in training is investing in the future of your business
- Trained apprentices bring increased productivity
- Apprentices help tackle the issues of an ageing workforce
The local community benefits from:
- Supporting local young people
- Giving school leavers their first step on to the jobs ladder
- Improving the local economy through increased productivity
The challenge is organised by the National Apprenticeship Service and supported by; Test Valley Borough Council, Andover Advertiser, Romsey Advertiser, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, Andover Industrial Mission, Hampshire County Council, Solent EBP and First Partnership.
A free breakfast launch event is taking place on Wednesday 8 June 2011 from 8am-10am at the Lights Theatre, West Street, Andover, SP10 1AH
You can reserve your place by emailing Malcolm.wright@apprenticeships.gov.uk or calling 01489 558643.