Thursday 27 May 2010
All aboard the bus for a route to success
I launched the new customised apprenticeships bus outside County
Hall yesterday (Wednesday 26 May), which is now going out and about
in Kent, taking the word on apprenticeships to the street.
We want to transform the way apprenticeships are promoted by
taking the information directly to businesses and young people in
town centres, industrial estates, shopping areas, schools and
colleges.
I can’t stress enough how valuable apprenticeships are and I’m
delighted that we can get out there now and help both employers and
young people to understand what a fantastic opportunity they
are.
There are still employers out there who think that taking on an
apprentice means red tape and form-filling but it absolutely
doesn’t – we’ve removed the bureaucracy and this bus means that we
can take the real message about apprenticeships directly to
them.
The outside of the new bus is emblazoned with the key benefits
of apprenticeships, which include:
- improved productivity
- a motivated workforce
- eliminating skills gaps by growing your own staff
- tailored training to meet your specific business
needs.
Inside the bus is a meeting area, so if you see it stop, come
aboard, talk to the apprenticeship team and find out how
apprenticeships can work to benefit businesses in Kent.
To find out more about apprenticeships and where the bus where will be
next you can phone 0800 098 8825.