Hampshire County Council Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

Hey, listen to this news! Events about apprenticeships happened. They ran from February 10th to the 16th. They were both online events and in person, helping employers and job seekers. People learned about apprenticeship benefits and how apprenticeships work.

Nick Adams-King, who leads Hampshire County Council, talked about apprenticeships. He thinks apprenticeships are great, saying they suit people of all ages. You can start a career or gain new skills. Apprenticeships cover many exciting fields.

He says apprenticeships help the local economy. People get career boosts from them, and local businesses can train workers. Skills shortages are improved too. Sectors like construction benefit, as do childcare, teaching, and social care.

Businesses can learn more online. A free webinar is set for February 14th and starts at 9:30 am. Parents of future apprentices can attend a webinar at 5 pm on the same day.

Queen Mary’s College hosts in-person events in Basingstoke on March 5th. Hampshire offers other training types, including Skills Bootcamps and ESL classes. Also, Young People’s Learning programmes exist.

You can find more about apprenticeships on the government’s website. You will easily find what you need. Now you know about these opportunities.