Attracting engineers from allwalks of life

Openreachisproud to supportthe Ladder forthe BlackCountry Apprenticeship Awards 2022 and looksforward to applaudingall this year’s worthy winners.

Openreachisthe UK’s digitalnetworkbusiness. We’re37,000 people whoconnect homes, mobile phone masts, schools, shops, banks,hospitals, libraries, broadcasters,governmentsand businesses –large and small–tothe world

Andwebelieve in creating aworkforceasdiverse as thecommunities we serve. That’s whywe’re taking on 4,000 newtrainee engineersthisyear, includingmanyacrossthe BlackCountry– on topofthe 3,500 traineeswho joined us last year

We want to attract theaspiringengineersoftomorrow from allwalks of life, andare working hard to bring more women andBlack,Asian and minorityethnicpeopleintoour workforce.

We’realso investingmillionsof pounds in regional trainingcentresto putpractical,real-life trainingatthe heartofour business.Recruits can experience atypical working dayina safe,interactive environment–learningeverythingthey’ll do on thejob

TheLadderfor theBlack Country