Council launches new FREE service to promote apprenticeships and tackle skill shortages
The new Skills and Employment team in the London Borough of Hounslow aim to support businesses in taking on an apprentice or a filling a vacancy. We are passionate about local people having the opportunity to get into local jobs, particularly small and medium businesses.
Economic growth is rising in Brentford and the Brentford Chamber of Commerce represents a diverse range of businesses, many of whom are already benefitting from having an apprentice. They are growing their own work force, passing on knowledge and skills and making a difference in a young person’s life. Taking on an apprentice is typically more cost effective than bringing in skilled workers and they are more loyal, thereby delivering savings in both recruitment and training costs over the long-term.
We offer support for businesses taking on an apprentice from recruitment, finding a training provider and supporting both the apprentice and the business throughout the process.
We are already working with some local businesses and looking forward to work with even more businesses in Brentford.
Please contact us with any queries:
Chris Minter (Job brokerage manager)
020 8583 6082
Susan Pieterse (Apprenticeship officer)
Susan.pieterse@hounslow.gov.uk
020 8583 6014