APPRENTICESHIPS
Yunus said: “An apprenticeship is a good
opportunity to learn while getting work
experience. Every day on the job is different
and offers new opportunities to develop.”
To find out more about becoming
an apprentice, email
[email protected] or call
020 8825 6234.
APPRENTICESHIPS BRING REAL BENEFITS
Councillor Jasbir Anand, the council’s
cabinet member for business and community
services, said: “We have created more than
500 apprenticeship opportunities in the past
two years, as part of our commitment to
ensuring our residents are able to progress
to well-paid jobs.
“We hope that this demand continues
to grow as apprenticeships can bring
real benefits to our borough, not just for
job‑seekers but for businesses too.”
Business administration
apprentices Tia and Yunus
Want to hire an apprentice?
Have you ever thought about hiring an
apprentice but don’t know where to start?
Ealing Apprenticeship Network, run
by Ealing Council, offers free recruitment
support to business owners and managers
interested in offering apprenticeships
placements to residents.
Artjom Aleksandridis, managing director
of Adam Renovations, has employed two
apprentices for the first time. “The process
of recruiting an apprentice couldn’t have
been easier,” he said.
“It’s a win-win arrangement, we benefit
from their fresh perspective and practical
insight; while the apprentices benefit
from working alongside industry professionals,
and get the knowledge, skills and experience
they need to kick‑start their career.”
Shaminder Balrai, owner of Surindera
Studios in Southall, is a photographer
and film-maker. He took on an apprentice
last spring after the success of a previous
apprentice placement.
“Having someone young in the office
and bringing fresh blood, and new
perspectives, into the industry are
good things,” said Shaminder.
To see how taking on an
apprentice can benefit your
organisation, and to find out
how you can receive help to
set up an apprenticeship,
visit ealingworkwest.com/
apprenticeships
MORE INFO
n Read the full stories at
ealingnewsextra.co.uk/
features/photography-
apprentice and
ealingnewsextra.co.uk/features/
construction-apprentices
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