Apprentices get the ‘best of both worlds’ as they kick-off their careers

More than 70 apprentices have made a positive start to their career with Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training. 

From accountancy to childcare and from health and social care through to business administration, as well as hairdressing, 74 apprentices were part of the new September intake and are working within companies and organisations across the region to develop new skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications. 

Apprentices spend time working within the businesses but are also supported by the team at Chamber Training to help them develop and grow as they take their first steps on the career ladder. 

That support is reflected in Chamber Training’s overall success rates of 83 per cent against a national average of 60 per cent. 

Nicky Cheshire, Business Development and Professional Services Training Manager at Chamber Training, said apprenticeships are great for the individual and perfect for businesses too. 

She said: “We are thrilled that our new intake of apprentices have made such a positive start to their careers with us and we’re already receiving fantastic feedback from employers. 

“Our apprenticeships really do offer the best of both worlds as they are a chance for individuals to earn while experiencing life in the real world of work, as well as working towards their qualifications. 

“It’s an opportunity to develop softer skills too so that, once their apprenticeship is complete, they can contribute even further to the workplace and take the next steps in their career.” 

To find out more about apprenticeships through Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training, go to https://www.cw-chambertraining.co.uk/apprenticeships/