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Secure Your Apprenticeship events begin next week

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County Training, part of Shropshire Council, is running a series of information and advice events for young people and their parents and carers to promote the benefits of vocational training.

Potential apprentices living in Shropshire are encouraged to book early for the events to avoid disappointment.

The events will take place from week beginning Monday 5 October 2015, on the following dates:

  • Tuesday 6 October – Ludlow at 5.30pm (Ludlow Learning Centre, 47 Old Street)
  • Wednesday 7 October – Telford at 5.30pm (Meeting Point House, Southwater Square)
  • Thursday 8 October – Shrewsbury at 5.30pm (Theatre Severn, Frankwell Quay)
  • Monday 12 October – Oswestry at 5.30pm (The Victoria Centre, Victoria Road)
  • Tuesday 13 October – Bishop’s Castle, drop in session between 4pm – 6pm (Enterprise House, Station Street)
  • Wednesday 14 October – Whitchurch at 5.30pm (34 Green End, Whitchurch)

Rachel Coombes, Marketing Officer at County Training, encouraged anyone interested in finding out more about the Apprenticeship programme to come along:

‘’Due to high levels of interest at previous similar events, anyone that would like to attend is advised to book a place by calling 0345 678 9023.’’

These ‘not to be missed’ events promise a wide variety of opportunities for all young people leaving school or college this year, as well as 16-24 year olds looking for work and training. County Training also offer the pre-apprenticeship programme “Advance”, which has been designed for those individuals not yet ready for an apprenticeship or college.

Parents and carers are welcome to attend the events to find out about the range of apprenticeships, work and training opportunities available for their sons and daughters. Starting to consider personal aims and aspirations at an early stage can increase confidence and understanding of the next steps among those attending.

Ann Hartley, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for children’s services, said:

“The Secure your Apprenticeship events encourage local young people to take control of their future and to see that an apprenticeship could be the right path for them, as work- based learning is increasingly becoming the preferred method of gaining a secure footing on the career ladder.”

There will be real opportunities to secure job interviews or places on work-related training programmes. All those who would like to come along will receive a free pack with information on career options and a handy booklet full of hints and tips on CV writing, interview techniques, speculative letters and employers’ expectations.

For further details, venue information or to book a place on one of the events please call 0345 678 9023 or email countytraining@shropshire.gov.uk.