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Weston College to create 300 apprenticeships in 100 days
As part of a new campaign, Weston College will be supporting young people amid the pandemic and has pledged to create 300 new apprenticeship opportunities in just 100 days.
Following the Coronavirus pandemic, youth unemployment has risen by 13%, with a further 785,000 people under 24 on furlough. With these statistics, Weston College wanted to take action.
Following on from previous years, where in 2016 the college offered 100 in 100, and 200 in 100 back in 2018, Weston College will now be working with employer partners to offer 300 new jobs or training opportunities in 100 days.
Bristol24/7 is supporting this initiative, to help create brighter futures for young people, businesses, and the wider community.
Bristol24/7 will be supporting the campaign. Credit: Weston College
“We are delighted to welcome Bristol24/7 on board, to support this much-needed campaign,” said Dr Paul Phillips the chief executive of the Weston College Group.
“The whole business landscape has been flipped upside down over the last 12 months, and this campaign is seeking to help employers’ access new skills, whilst committing to changing someone’s life.”
“One of the most effective ways of bringing a new generation of employees to your company or investing in your current workforce training is through apprenticeships. Our employer network and our learners have benefited hugely from apprenticeships, and we are excited to help even more people improve their lives through this campaign.”
Any employer who decides to hire an apprentice between April 1 and September 30 can access government incentives, of up to £4,000.
To support the campaign and find out more about apprenticeships, visit www.weston.ac.uk/300in100
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