East Riding Apprenticeship Pathways Event 2016

More than 400 East Riding learners from 14 East Riding secondary schools participated in this year’s Apprenticeship Pathways Event at Bishop Burton College.

Now in its fifth year, the full-day event provided interested students with the opportunity to discuss apprenticeships with both training providers and their partner employers.

Students who attended were from years 11-13, but mainly year 11. Interested sixth-formers were also invited to explore higher level apprenticeship opportunities.

Apprenticeships are available in a wide variety of areas, including land-based engineering, engineering, business administration and law, motor vehicle, construction crafts, sport and leisure, travel, game keeping, information technology, logistics, health and social care, childcare, hospitality and catering, agriculture, horticulture, gas industry, accountancy, hair and beauty, customer service retail, animal care and equine.

Almost 30 training providers and employers exhibited at the event, offering a wide range of local apprenticeship vacancies.

Councillor Julie Abraham, cabinet portfolio holder for children, young people and education at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said:

“The event was a real success and I hope that it was useful to our young people as they plan their education and skills requirements for their future careers.”

“Apprenticeships are a key route into higher education and allow people to earn-while-they-learn and develop the necessary skills to forge a career in their chosen field.”

“The event allowed those considering taking up an apprenticeship to look at the options available to them and find answers to any questions they may have.”

For further details about further education and apprenticeships contact the Education and Skills Partnership, in the first instance, at esp.team@eastriding.gov.uk or call (01482) 391338.