Be a Hyndburn Apprentice

A range of apprenticeships and training places, plus the chance to win an IPAD mini, will be up for grabs at the Hyndburn Apprenticeship Event, set to take place Friday 21st June, from 4pm to 7pm, at Accrington Town Hall.

Aimed at people aged 16 to 24, attendees will be able to find out more about apprenticeships direct from employers and training providers, seek expert advice and get one-to-one support in applying for apprenticeship vacancies.  

There will be real live vacancies on offer, along with the chance to apply for apprenticeships and have an interview with potential employers on the day.

Candidates will also have the chance to get hands on and try out a range of skills and trades including dentistry, joinery, painting and decorating along with hair and beauty.

Council Leader, Cllr Miles Parkinson, said; “An apprentice learns on the job, and is able to gain qualifications by learning new skills, whilst earning money at the same time. The Hyndburn Apprenticeship event is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is aged 16 to 24 and is interested in becoming an apprentice.  Attendees will not only be able to try their hand at a range of skills and trades, but also apply for real vacancies and have an interview with potential employers actually on the day.”

Hyndburn MP Graham Jones will be opening the event, which has been organised by Hyndburn Council in association with Hyndburn Chamber of Commerce, Accrington & Rossendale College, North Lancs Training Group, Training 2000 and Lancashire County Council.

Mr Jones said; “The Council needs to be focussed on jobs and growth and I’m pleased that since Cllr Miles Parkinson became Leader that there has been an emphasis on this area. Organising this apprenticeships fair is part of the Council’s determination to focus on what really matters.   It’s a wonderful opportunity for young people to seek apprenticeships and meet employers face to face.  With so many young people unemployed, it’s an issue that needs to be addressed; getting young people into work is part of being a better society.”

The Hyndburn Apprenticeships event is free to attend and open to all 16 – 24 year olds, all attendees will also be entered into a free prize draw for the chance to win an IPAD mini.

For more information visit www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk or call Kirsten Burnett on 01254 388111.