This National Apprenticeship Week we are preparing for our next intake of Apprentices to join us later in the year; working with training providers to source courses that will support the ambitions of the Council, as well as providing additional employment opportunities.
The programme allows an Apprentice to learn new skills, gain relevant experience in the workplace, earn a salary, and obtain a nationally recognised qualification to support their future career aspirations.
During the placement, the Apprentice cohort are tasked with a group project that they present to our Senior Management Team. This allows our apprentices to connect with each other and learn teamwork, time-management, and presentation skills.
They meet with our Executive Board to discuss their project and learn more about the Council and its democratic process.
Apprentices are also supported, not only by their immediate departmental team, but by a ‘buddy’ – usually a former apprentice, and a ‘mentor’ – someone from another department who they can speak with to discuss their project, career opportunities and NKDC culture and values.
Since 2015, we have employed 31 apprentices through our apprenticeship cohorts.
Council HR Manager Christine Cooper, who oversees the programme, said: “The range of Apprenticeship courses available nationally grows every year, enabling us to source appropriate courses for the Council.
"We’ve had placements in various departments in the past including Accountancy, HR, Payroll, Democratic Services, IT, Waste and Street Scene, Housing, Customer Services, Economic Development, Planning Administration and many more. We are planning our September intake currently, with a view to expanding skills set, and are excited to launch the vacancies in the spring."
For more information about our apprenticeship vacancies when they become available, please visit https://www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/jobs-opportunities/apprenticeships