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BT offers 3000 apprenticeships

Thousands of work placements for young people are to be created by telecoms giant BT.

The company has also launched a “major” programme to boost the skills of more than 7,000 of its workers.

BT said it will offer work placements to 3,000 youngsters to give them an insight into the world of work.

Its new training programme is in addition to BT’s current apprenticeship scheme, and will place the firm in the top five private sector providers of apprenticeships.

Sir Michael Rake, BT chairman, said: “We are very keen that young people have the chance to spend time with BT before they embark on their careers.

“Work placements can help young people decide where their future lies and so this improved scheme has our full support. We are also keen that our employees receive training and so can gain apprenticeship qualifications. We do this because it is good for our business, it is good for our employees and it is good for young people.”

BT said it was working with Business in the Community, the CBI and the Government to build up the quantity and quality of work placements offered to young people.

Stephen Howard, chief executive of Business in the Community, said: “One of the best ways to help any young person to improve their life and prospects is to offer them a positive experience of work.

“Business in the Community is delighted to working with BT, who are giving young people the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to make their first steps in the world of work.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .