The Locksmith Journal Mar-Apr 2014 - Issue 31 | Page 50

TRAINING SPONSORED BY DAVENPORT BURGESS CAN YOU OFFER TRAINEESHIPS? Hundreds of employers have now committed to Traineeships, helping to unlock the potential of young people who are not yet work-ready. The government is now urging more employers to get involved to help 16 to 23 year-olds gain the vital work experience needed in order to get an Apprenticeship or other job. Launched last year, Traineeships give unemployed young people work preparation training and work experience as well as English and maths qualifications. Skills and Enterprise Minister, Matthew Hancock MP said: “We introduced Traineeships to unlock the great potential of young people. Employers involved in the programme are now helping their trainees to develop the skills that are required in the workplace. They can then build on this and begin their career with an Apprenticeship or other sustainable job. Traineeships are delivered by training providers with the content tailored to the needs of the business and the individual. Employers can visit bitly.com/ Traineeships2014 to find out how they can take on their first trainee and help develop talented young people with the practical skills for the workplace. PRIZES UP FOR GRABS AT IFSEC INTERNATIONAL 2014 The security industry is again showing its commitment to National Apprenticeship Week through a competition to find the most promising young apprentices. Taking place at I