Unlocking your potential with apprenticeships

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This week we are joining the rest of the country to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, placing focus on the many benefits apprenticeships bring to individuals and businesses. 

We understand the benefits that apprenticeships can bring to those starting their career, or to those looking to progress in their current role or considering a new career, so if that’s you, we can help support you in your journey.

Councillor Amanda Pinnock, Cabinet member for Education and Communities said:

“Apprenticeships give us the opportunity to welcome a wide variety of skills and talents into the council, and the district.  We want to bring the potential of individuals to many vital roles here in Kirklees, whilst helping the borough’s businesses find future employees to help them thrive. We offer support with people’s apprenticeship ambitions all year round, but National Apprenticeship Week is a great opportunity to join forces and place a national spotlight on this subject matter. With our own council apprenticeship vacancies going live imminently, there is no better time to consider your future career path, explore opportunities to progress and learn invaluable skills to help you on your journey.”

Apprenticeships with Kirklees Council

At Kirklees Council we run highly rated apprenticeship programmes, which allows you to earn, learn and build a successful career. 

You will learn from experienced staff in the workplace and undertake an industry recognised qualification. On top of that the council offers a competitive salary, with access to staff benefits, pensions, employee networks and wellbeing packages.

Our roles are suitable for all ages, from school and college leavers to those looking to re-train into a different career.

We have launched a dedicated apprenticeships page on our jobs at Kirklees Council webpage. Here you can check out the latest vacancies, read more about the benefits and sign up to alerts. Our latest vacancies will be published in the coming weeks.

Alternatively, you can contact the council’s apprenticeship team by:

Wider apprenticeship support for you and businesses

Our Employment and Skills team can also help you explore wider apprenticeship opportunities. We can work with you to discuss your current skills and future goals, help find qualifications and job roles, and help you to develop your CV and apply for roles you’re interested in.

You can find out more and chat to a member of our Employment and Skills team by:

If your business is considering employing an apprentice, we can help you navigate the apprenticeship landscape and work with you to identify what future skills you may need within your business and help you access funding by highlighting grants which may be available to you.

For more information on apprenticeship funding and recruitment, get in touch with the Employment and Skills team on the contact details listed above.

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