Sefton Council is hosting a series of key events for its staff to consider apprenticeships as a route to develop their skills and career path during National Apprenticeship Week, while also shining a light on the progress of Sefton’s apprentices.

Taking place 6-12 February, the theme for National Apprenticeship Week is #SkillsforLife – a chance for employers to promote apprenticeships and how they prepare the workforce for the roles of the future.

Sefton’s Community Learning Service will also use this week to promoting core skills such as Maths, English and ICT – a level qualification (equivalent to GCSE C/4) will mean progress to higher level apprenticeships and in your career path. 

National Apprenticeship Week also represents a chance for the Council to celebrate its own apprentices online and on social media. 

Cllr Paulette Lappin, Cabinet Member for Regulatory, Compliance and Corporate Services said:

“It’s never too early or too late to accelerate your career and enhance your skills.  Whether it is something that is on your mind or not, I encourage you to use National Apprenticeship Week to consider your future and what you want it to look like.

“At Sefton Council we promote learning and development, and have a fantastic Apprenticeship team who can support you to find qualifications to fit the many vocational areas. There’s no greater endorsement than that of apprentices themselves so please take the time to read their stories and be inspired by their journeys.

“We regularly recruit new apprentices as a way to join Sefton Council and learn on the job, so keep your eyes peeled for any apprenticeship opportunities and other vacancies on offer.”

Cllr Marion Atkinson, Cabinet Member for Skills and Regeneration said:

“It’s heartening to see apprentices progress with Sefton Council, and in many cases find permanent roles within the organisation. It’s heartening because it shows we’re truly a learning organisation, with a workforce ready to help us adapt to future challenges, and it also shows we’re an organisation where staff feel valued in an environment where they can push on in their chosen career path.

“I hear from apprentices on a regular basis, but it’s still satisfying to use National Apprenticeship Week as a time to hear their stories and reflect on their journeys with Sefton. If anyone within Sefton Council or not yet with us, you should consider an apprenticeship as a great opportunity to be at the cutting edge in your field and to move up in your career.”

To be alerted to apprenticeship or other employment opportunities with Sefton Council, check out the vacancies at our Jobs Go Public website

Visit Sefton Council’s Apprenticeship Service dedicated webpage to learn more about the support they offer, or check out our Community Learning Service webpages to learn more about functional skills and other courses on offer.