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Campaign to address apprenticeships
The Ladder for Shropshire is back in action to ensure that as many young people and businesses benefit from apprenticeships this summer.
The Ladder initiative started in London when HRH the Duke of York issued the challenge for a multi-organisation campaign to address youth unemployment. The Evening Standard came forward to lead the media coverage and the initiative was born.
The Ladder for Shropshire, backed by the Shropshire Star, was launched in March 2015. HRH the Duke of York agreed to be patron of the campaign and hailed the Ladder as a “local solution to a national problem”.
It is designed to encourage businesses to create more opportunities for young people, so taking advantage of the talent currently available locally. Since its launch the Ladder initiative has supported hundreds of employers and young people to sign up to apprenticeships.
Following on from a previous successful event the Ladder for Shropshire will be supporting Shropshire Apprenticeships Live, an open event for young people, parents and employers who would like to find out more about apprenticeships and how to become involved.
All the main colleges and training providers will showcase their offer, and in addition this year the universities will be on hand to outline higher and degree apprenticeships.
Employers already involved will be on hand to discuss their opportunities or to offer advice to employers considering getting involved.
Shropshire Apprenticeships Live will take place on March 27 from 2pm to 7pm at Shrewsbury Town Football Club. To find out more telephone 0800 999 8441 or email ladder@apprenticeship-providers.co.uk
