Startyourcareerasanapprentice

Apprenticeships arefor everyone andthey’re agreat waytostart, change or developyour career.

Employersworking with Kidderminster Collegerealise this too andhaveshowcased theirsupport with theirrecruitment andtrainingofpeoplefromall ages and backgroundswithinHerefordshire, Worcestershireand Stourbridge GeorgiaSmith, talent operations co-ordinatoratCommunity Housingwho employ anumberofapprenticeswithKidderminster College, explains:“We recognise thevalue that they bringtoour business –freshideas,a willingness to learn, andnew ways of working.”

Theneedfor astable, forward-thinkingworkforce hasnever been more prevalent.ApprenticeshipsatKidderminster Collegeare providingopportunities forall to be able to start, change or develop theircareerjourney

Ollie, apropertymaintenance operativeatElmfieldRudolf Steiner School,enthused: “The apprenticeship hasdeveloped my confidencebecause there’salwayspeople around to askfor help andadvice. I’m also learning more andthere’s lotsofdifferent things to do.”

Kidderminster-basedemploy- er Redspeed Internationalare no stranger to theroleapprentices play in thedevelopmentoftheir organisation

Afterwinningthe WorcestershireApprenticeships Awardfor apprenticeship employer of theyear in 2022,David Harris, financial controller,said: “Werecognise the importance andincrediblebenefit apprenticeshipshavebroughtto ourorganisation andwe’ll continue to builduponthissuccess fora sustainable future.”

Theworld of work canbedauntingbut an apprenticeship matches keen learners to supportive employers, such as Jordan,an installation andmaintenance electrician apprentice at Impact Electrical: “They’re friendly andreallyhelpful. It’s agood companytoworkfor, they’realwaysonhandtohelpif needed.”

Inductionprogrammes, both at thecollege andthe apprentice’s employer,helpintroducew apprenticestotheir course andthe world of work with tailored,bespoke programmes.

Kidderminster Collegepride themselves on deliveringaprofessional servicetoemployers to best meet theirrecruitment needs.

Level3 apprenticeshipsinbusiness administration,accounting andteamleading providemembers of ourlocal community to beginand developtheir careersinthe world of professional services acrossarange of industries.Kidderminster College also provides people with the opportunitytobegin anddevelop theircareerinconstructiontrades

Whetheryou’reanemployer or a buddingapprentice, contactKidderminsterCollege andwe’ll help you beginyourapprenticeshipjourney