Apprenticeships can help drive a high-skill, high wage economy and give young people the skills they need to hit the ground running. Primarily for 16-24 year olds but older adults too, apprenticeships mean people can earn while they learn, receive on the job training, a wage, and a nationally-recognised qualification at the end of it.
This new campaign will kick off on Monday 9th of March during National Apprenticeship Week in partnership with Youthforce.
You’re Hired East Sussex is a county-wide campaign led by East Sussex County Council in partnership with the National Apprenticeship Service, the district and borough councils, colleges, training providers, Association of Chambers, Federation of Small Businesses, Youth Employability Service and Apprenticeships in Sussex.
This aims to find 500 businesses/schools across the five district and boroughs of East Sussex to support 500 work-ready young people into apprenticeships within five months.
Another objective is to help local businesses and local schools strengthen their workforce, and create job and training opportunities for young people. Furthermore, it will outline the benefits apprenticeships can bring to businesses, and highlight the support available for businesses considering this route.
The campaign will culminate in a closing ceremony in September to celebrate the number of pledges received from the businesses taking part and the young people beginning their apprenticeships.
Get involve on Twitter using the hashtag #YoureHiredES