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Apprenticeships in the Chemicals. Polymers, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Sectors |
03 Feb 2010
An Apprenticeship is a structured programme of training which gives the learner the opportunity to work for an employer, learn on the job and build up knowledge and transferable skills that will be needed throughout a working life.
Across Teesside there are apprenticeship opportunities in the Process Industry, which is made up of chemicals, polymers pharmaceuticals and biotechnology sectors, along with their associated engineering and support companies. Apprenticeships are a nationally recognised qualification, providing learners with a route to rewarding careers, and employers with talented and competent employees. Employers obtain financial assistance from Government towards developing their workforce’s skills. Excellent opportunities are available for motivated young men and women to pursue careers in Teesside’s Process Industry. To find out about career opportunities and apprenticeship schemes, please contact with NEPIC or National Skills Academy Process Industries for more information.
Skills Academy chief executive Phil Jones said: “Apprentices are the lifeblood of the process industries and if we don’t act now, we will suffer a skills shortfallin the future. Maintaining the right skills balance is essential if the UK’s process industries employers are to compete globally. We want people to see the long-term learning potential in this industry.”
How employers can get involved
Skills Academy can provide employers with advice on the development of Apprenticeship frameworks; they provide a model for apprenticeship training and therefore a tool to assist employers in the development of their own apprenticeships. The frameworks take account of the requirements of nationally laid-down criteria for funding in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Extracted from North East Gazette 1st February 2010
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