Apprentice schemeenjoys huge success

East Sussex County Council joined forces with partners to launch You’re Hired East Sussex in March this year, with the aim of creating 500 new apprenticeships within five months.

Since the campaign started, 457 employees have promised to take on an apprentice, offering on-the-job training and qualifications.

“We are delighted with the response to the campaign,” said Councillor Rupert Simmons, East Sussex County Council’s lead member for economy. “The newly created apprenticeships will give young people the opportunity to get on-the-job experience and formal qualifications, and give the economy of East Sussex a welcomed boost.

“One of the county council’s key priorities is to encourage and support economic growth and the You’re Hired East Sussex campaign is one of a number of initiatives aimed at boosting employment and ensuring high quality and relevant training is available in the county.

“As part of the council’s employability and skills strategy, we are also working closely with local secondary schools, colleges and universities and businesses to ensure young people have access to the best training possible and can start a successful career in their home county.”

For details of the help available and eligibility criteria, visit www.locateeastsussex.org.uk email [email protected] or call 01424 205085.

Businesses can also take advantage of a £1,500 grant from the National Apprenticeship Service for each apprentice they take on, up to a maximum of five. To find out how to apply visit www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-grant-employer-fact-sheet or call 08000 150 600.

Businesses interested in hiring an apprentice or finding out more about the benefits, can visit www.eastsussex.gov.uk/hired or call the National Apprenticeship Service on 0800 015 0600 or visit www.apprenticeships.gov.uk.

Anyone aged between 16 and 19 who requires further support can contact the East Sussex Youth Employability Service on 01424 722045.

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