Award win recognises SKDC apprenticeship success

SKDC Head of HR Fran Beckitt with HR Assistant Jack Perry, a former apprentice

South Kesteven District Council has been recognised for its work employing apprentices and supporting them to build a career.

SKDC was awarded Apprenticeship Employer of the Year at the Grantham College Awards evening.

The event showcased outstanding students at the College, as well as recognising the organisations that shape apprenticeships into a meaningful and rewarding experience.

Rhea Rayside

The Council’s Cabinet Member for People and Communities, Cllr Rhea Rayside, said: “This award is the perfect endorsement of all the hard work our learners, managers and HR have put into apprenticeships this year.

“We’ve had 23 employees working towards apprenticeships during the past year and we are incredibly proud of the inspiring work they are doing through these qualifications.

“This award demonstrates the excellence that can happen when employers and training providers such as Grantham College work together to deliver great opportunities in support of individuals’ careers by providing both work experience and qualifications.”

At the same ceremony, Rhys Wareing, a T-Level student at Grantham College currently spending one day each week with the HR team for work experience as part of his course, won Business Studies Student of the Year award.

Subjects that SKDC apprentices study towards range from LGV Driving and Plumbing to Planning, Business Administration and Environmental Health.

These apprenticeships have either enabled people in to begin their careers with the Council, or allowed existing staff to progress their journey within SKDC by gaining relevant qualifications.

An apprenticeship is an “earn while you learn” programme. Apprentices can work towards gaining a recognised and respected qualification at the same time as getting paid and gaining valuable work experience. It is a mix of studying and learning on the job and can take up to three years to complete.

For more details on apprenticeships at SKDC, visit www.southkesteven.gov.uk/apprenticeships

Vacancies for all job opportunities at SKDC can be found at www.southkesteven.gov.uk/jobs