Councillor Nick Adams-King, Leader of Hampshire County Council, said: “Apprenticeships are a brilliant option for people of all ages to launch their careers in a huge range of exciting industries or upskill at various levels. The County Council is championing apprenticeships as a way of supporting our local economy to flourish – as they not only provide a means for individuals to further their careers, but are also a great tool for local businesses to upskill their workforces.
He added: “In particular, apprenticeships can help where there are skills shortages, such as in construction, childcare, teaching and social care. They’re a proven way to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. By bringing together businesses and training providers, we can help skills-match apprenticeships, and other training courses. All of these benefits will be amplified further by our devolution deal, where working across the entirety of Hampshire and the Solent we will be able to meet the current and future needs of businesses across the county.”
For businesses
Businesses wishing to understand how to hire an apprentice, the costs involved and to find out more about the apprenticeship levy – which provides employers with the opportunity to develop apprenticeship programmes for new and existing employees – can register for a free hour-long webinar on Friday 14 February, starting at 9.30am:
Register online
For parents and guardians
Parents and guardians of young people considering an apprenticeship are invited to register for an hour-long webinar on Friday 14 February, starting at 5pm, which will explain the types of learning and variety of levels on offer, as well as the application process:
Register online
For students, parents and carers
Sharing all there is to know about apprenticeships, whether learners already know they want to do an apprenticeship after leaving school, or the whole family wants to better understand the options - all are welcome to talk to a variety of employers, trainers and information providers at the following venues:
• Park Community School, Havant, Tuesday 11 February between 5pm and 7pm
• Havant Academy, Thursday 13 February between 5pm and 7pm
• Queen Mary’s College, Basingstoke, held after National Apprenticeship Week, on Wednesday 5 March between 5pm and 7pm.
There’s lots more information available on apprenticeships on the Government’s website.
Apprenticeships – the gateway to a brighter future
This National Apprenticeship Week, 10 to 16 February, Hampshire County Council is coordinating a series of special online and in-person events for both employers and those wishing to develop their career, to find out more about the benefits of apprenticeships, how they work, and the wide-ranging opportunities on offer across Hampshire
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Feb 11 2025
