£32,500 Awarded to Local Businesses

Rotherham College of Arts and Technology has been successful in securing £32,500 for local employers who have recruited new employees through a National Apprenticeship grant in March and April 2010.

In February the National Apprentice Service announced 5000 Apprenticeship Grants would be available for UK employers who recruited a new apprentice.

Rotherham College of Arts and Technology successfully secured £2,500 for 13 local employers who created new opportunities for unemployed 16 and 17 year old apprentices, ranging from

Business Administration to Motor Vehicle and Electrical Engineering.

Rotherham College of Arts and Technology in partnership with the National Apprenticeship Service is committed to helping more unemployed young people secure apprenticeship opportunities and set them on a strong career path which benefits both the young person and the employer they work for.

“Rotherham College guided us through the whole process by delivering a highly informative and professional service. With the support of the grant we recruited a high calibre candidate who is already making a valuable contribution to the business”
Robert Horner, Motor Mechanic at South Yorkshire Motor Homes

We would like to thank our clients for the opportunities they have provided and we wish you every success with your new member of staff.

We have 32 different Apprenticeship pathways currently and are offering new apprenticeships in September such as IT and Horticulture. IT apprentices provide huge benefits to employers and in year one, training costs are recouped and benefits of £6333.00 are seen, according to the Institute for Employment Research.

All vacancies are advertised on the National Apprenticeship Vacancy Website

If you would like further information on the benefits apprentices can bring to your organisation, or you are looking to start an Apprenticeship please contact the Services to Business team on 08000 890909 or email servicestobusiness@rotherham.ac.uk