East Dunbartonshire Council is looking for its next batch of apprentices, signalling five years of continued commitment to its Modern Apprentice Programme.
There are eight vacancies for people aged 16-24 who live in East Dunbartonshire and want to work in the following service areas:
- Accountancy - 1 place
- Construction Management - 1 place
- Digital Marketing - 1 place
- Early Years - 2 places
- ICT - 1 place
- Youth Work - 1 place
- Vehicle Technician - 1 place
The appointment of these eight apprentices will mean the Council has taken on 43 young people since the start of the Programme. Career options over the years have ranged from electricians to early years workers. Last year's intake of apprentices are pictured right.
Ann Davie the Council’s Depute Chief Executive – Education, People and Business said, “We have attracted some quality candidates to the Council over the years and are very proud of the award-winning programme we offer. Feedback from our training and college partners and from the young people themselves is consistently positive and we work hard to ensure that our apprentices have as productive an experience as possible with us.”
There has been recognition for some of the apprentices and the programme itself at several national awards events:
- 2017 – Paul Don, construction management apprentice and Allan Campbell, apprentice electrician reached the finals of APSE Scotland’s Apprentice of the Year awards
- 2016 – Paul Don was named Apprentice of the Year in his category at the National APSE Apprenticeship Awards
- 2016 – Allan Campbell was runner up in APSE Scotland’s Apprentice of the Year awards
- 2015 - the Council was recognised at the APSE Building and Housing Apprentice of the Year Awards in the Excellence in Training Standards category
- 2015 – at the same event, Allan Campbell was runner-up for Apprentice of the Year in his category
- 2015 – Robbie Pollock, ICT apprentice reached the finals of the Microsoft Apprentice of the Year Awards
- 2015 - the Council was recognised at the Microsoft Apprentice of The Year awards as runner-up in the Employer of the Year category for its support of young people.
After his recent success, construction management apprentice, Paul Don said, “Taking on this apprenticeship has been the right career path for me. I chose it over a degree course and am really glad I did. I am working, learning, studying and getting paid in a job I love with a very good support network in place. I’d encourage others to seriously consider an apprenticeship as a way to get into the workforce.”
The closing date for application is Monday 22 May 2017 and details can be found on www.myjobscotland.gov.uk
Ann Davie added, “The Council’s Modern Apprentice Programme allows us to offer local young people access to excellent learning and career opportunities. I’d invite other East Dunbartonshire employers to look into running a similar programme as there is a lot of talent out there and the rewards to the organisation are great.”
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