A RECORD number of apprentices are celebrating their graduation from a programme run by Slough Borough Council and the financial company Arvato.
This year’s class of 24 apprentices, all aged between 16 to 18-years-old, have spent the last year training towards qualifications in business administration, customer service and youth work with almost two-thirds going on to secure permanent roles with both the council and Farnham Road-based Arvato.
Certificates were presented to the apprentices by Roger Parkin, interim chief executive at Slough Borough Council and Carl Rayner, head of talent, development and resourcing at Arvato at a ceremony held at the Curve on Thursday.
Councillor Sabia Hussain, deputy leader of Slough Borough Council presented a special award to the scheme’s ‘apprentices of the year – Charlotte Keel for the council, and Lauren Reardon for Arvato.
Mr Parkin said: “The scheme provides a varied, challenging route into the world of work for local young people and regardless of whether they continue their career with us or take their experience elsewhere, they’re now well equipped.”
Young people can apply for the 2018 programme via apprenticeships@slough.gov.uk and request a recruitment pack.
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