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First Apprentices at Centre for Life Defy Job Market

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As the number of under-24s out of work is expected to surpass one million, two North East job-seekers, Judy Gibson and Michael Hodges, have managed to secure apprenticeships at the Centre for Life in Newcastle. Despite struggling to find full-time employment after leaving education, they were paired with the science village through Newcastle College's Business Administration Apprenticeship program. As business administration apprentices, they support the Life team while developing their skills through study at Newcastle College.

Key Takeaways:

  • Judy Gibson and Michael Hodges are the first apprentices at the Centre for Life in Newcastle, defying the odds in a competitive job market.
  • They secured their apprenticeships through Newcastle College's Business Administration Apprenticeship program and were paired with the science village through the college's free recruitment and matching service.
  • The apprentices are working in the HR and marketing departments, developing their skills through study at Newcastle College over the coming year.
  • The apprenticeship program is a recruitment solution that has allowed the Centre for Life to source excellent candidates and provide them with experience within different areas of the organization.
  • The Business Administration Apprenticeship available through Newcastle College can be adapted to the needs of individual businesses.
  • Judy Gibson attended school but didn't do well at A-levels, making an apprenticeship a suitable career choice.
  • Michael Hodges left university after realizing it wasn't for him and struggled to find a full-time job.
  • The apprenticeship program has given Life the opportunity to give someone an opportunity in a difficult job market.

Statistics:

  • The number of under-24s out of work is expected to surpass one million.
  • Judy and Michael are the first apprentices at the Centre for Life in Newcastle.
  • The apprentices are working in the HR and marketing departments.
  • They are developing their skills through study at Newcastle College over the coming year.
  • The probation period for the apprentices will last one year.

Sources:

  • "Newcastle College's free recruitment and matching service helped pair the apprentices with the Centre for Life."
  • "The Business Administration Apprenticeship available through Newcastle College can be adapted to the needs of individual businesses."
  • Office of National Statistics

RUTH LAWSON YOUNG

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