Sandwell Council has been officially recognised as the 48th Top Apprentice Employer in the UK in this year’s national rankings.
The council is one of only three local authorities nationwide to feature in the top 50 rankings.
Over the past year, Sandwell have expanded their apprenticeship offer across a wide range of professions, from digital roles to HR, finance, highways, Housing and customer services.
This ranking highlights the impact of that investment and reinforces our commitment to building a skilled, confident and future ready workforce.
Amaani Malik, Digital Services Apprentice said: " I enjoy working as part of a team and I feel supported every day. I am passionate about developing my technical skills and gaining real world experience.
"I can also earn whilst learning and create relationships with professionals and learn new skills in the workplace”.
Councillor Jack Sabharwal, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills added: “It’s important for us to nurture local talent and encourage more people to join an apprenticeship programme.
"It means participants can build a brighter future for themselves and help people get the skills they need to progress in their careers and reap the financial rewards of moving up the career ladder”.
The initiative forms part of the council’s Sandwell Story, a project to celebrate, champion and bring people together in making Sandwell a great place to live, learn, work and visit.
The apprenticeship programme spans a range of sectors including administration, engineering, social care and digital services, reflecting Sandwell Council’s commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse and evolving local economy.
To find out more about apprenticeships at Sandwell Council, visit the Sandwell Careers Service website at sandwell.gov.uk/careersservice.
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