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Just the start - Intelect apprentices with business operations manager Lily Brothwood ( far left ), HR manager Jennifer Watts ( far right ) and managing director Fran Cormican ( centre ), who started his career as an apprentice .
SPARK YOUR PASSION
WITH AN APPRENTICESHIP
As one of the best apprenticeship providers in Teesside , Intelect could be the perfect place to kick-start your career .
They have a close relationship with many training providers in the area and have a proven track record for delivering highquality training .
Award-winning Adding to its many awards , Middlesbrough-based Intelect was recognised for a third time in the Apprenticeships Top 50 SME Employers 2024 , ranking 29th in the country for small and medium-sized businesses . This follows the recent recruitment of 13 young people , who are starting a wide range of apprenticeship courses with them .
Build a successful career Intelect don ’ t only offer engineering apprenticeships . They also have opportunities ranging from admin to accountancy , and courses ranging from Level 2 up to degree level .
Intelect can also support employees with continued
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personal development beyond their apprenticeship . When it comes to apprentices , their ethos has always been “ train to retain ”, meaning they strive to keep their apprentices employed after their course finishes .
Fran Cormican , Intelect ’ s managing director , also started out as an apprentice . His successful career is a first-hand example of how you can climb the career ladder and create a big impact .
He says : “ Having been an apprentice , I understand the value this can bring - there is no better way to grow your workforce than by training your own .”
BENEFITS OF AN APPRENTICESHIP WITH INTELECT
You gain “ hands-on ” experience from the professionals working alongside you .
You earn while you learn .
You ’ ll finish with a qualification that you can build a career on .
Regular support is available through mentors and quarterly review meetings .
If you ’ re in a hands-on role , you ’ re provided with a fully equipped tool box .
Additional training courses to support your development .
TOP TIPS FOR APPLICATIONS
Do not get parents or carers to contact on your behalf – show willing .
Try and get someone to read through your application and check it before applying .
Be on time for interviews or any submission deadlines .
If you have a portfolio of previous work you ’ ve completed , share it !
For more info about Intelect ’ s apprenticeship programme , visit their website !
Dave Brown , Intelect ’ s health and safety advisor , has been a member of the team for more than 25 years . He started his career as an electrical apprentice in 1998 - the first year the programme opened .
He says : “ I would recommend an apprenticeship to anyone . It gives you the base to be anything you want in life . You can also complete all your training and learning while earning money to enjoy life too .”
YOU CAN COMPLETE ALL YOUR TRAINING AND LEARNING WHILE EARNING MONEY TO ENJOY LIFE TOO .”
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