North Staffordshire to launch new apprenticeship scheme

12:34 1st July 2009

A new apprenticeship scheme has been introduced in North Staffordshire to help young people find employment.

Thisisstaffordshire.co.uk reports that 250 new apprenticeships will be created in the new training programme in the area.

College and school-leavers are set to benefit from the scheme. Training will be provided by Staffordshire county council, Stoke-on-Trent city council, Staffordshire's fire and rescue service and the universities of Keele and Staffordshire.

Completing an online IT training course is another way to improve employment prospects.

In addition to the apprenticeships, public sector employers in the area have promised to boost their recruitment drive from local people.

Around 15,000 jobs will be created from initiatives such as the £1.5 billion regeneration of Stoke-on-Trent.

West Midlands minister Ian Austin said: "By making sure that the regeneration programme provides skills and employment opportunities for local people we can transform people's lives and the economy as well."

Meanwhile, Stoke Children's University will open this week, aimed at providing extra-curricular courses for children aged between seven and 14-year olds.

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