Start your career with one of the region's biggest apprenticeship events; Find out how apprentices with Northumberland County Council can earn while they learn at a virtual event on June 30.
Byline: By, William Ramsey
A virtual careers event is taking place next week to help those looking for an apprenticeship in Northumberland.
Northumberland County Council are one of the biggest employers in the county and offer a huge range of different apprenticeships, with opportunities across many different departments.
Apprentices can earn while they learn and have access to amazing opportunities, including high level apprenticeships and job specific training.
This will be the second cohort of apprentices recruited by the council this year, with 18 apprentices joining the work force in February and even more set to join in September.
The recent recruits aren't making tea and photocopies they're getting practical hands-on training.
A great example is Hannah Young, a level 2 Horticulture and Landscape apprentice, who loves her hands-on role: "There's a lot of learning opportunities and a lot of career progression which was the main thing I looked for in an apprenticeship.
I really like working at the council, being a woman in a very male-orientated industry, it was quite daunting at first, but the team have made me feel really welcome, I feel very excited to be in a manual role as a woman.
All council apprentices have a pathway into a full-time role or further training, with dedicated support. The council is running three career sessions next week and you need to register for a place. There will be opportunities to watch webinars, browse the different types of apprenticeships available, and ask questions to current apprentices and managers.
Whether you're looking for an apprenticeship now, or considering it in the future, don't miss out on this opportunity to find out about all the options available to you.
There are apprenticeships across many different departments, from construction, to social care, to business administration, and from level 2 right through to level 6 degree apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships are a great way to kickstart your career, Jonathan Hall went from apprentice to employed within four months after starting as a level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled apprentice at the council.
"Having an apprenticeship with Northumberland County Council has given me many opportunities and I've learnt many skills," said Jonathan.
"I started my apprenticeship last autumn and thanks to a lot of hard work and commitment I was successful in getting a full-time position in...
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