Hundreds of employers are now behind traineeships and the government is urging even more to get involved in helping to unlock the potential of motivated young people who are not yet work ready.

Traineeships:

• help 16-23 year olds gain the vital work experience needed in order to get an apprenticeship or other job
• 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.

“With National Apprenticeship Week starting next week (3-7 March 2014), there has never been a better time to start thinking about offering a traineeship or an apprenticeship.”

Traineeships are delivered by training providers with the content tailored to the needs of the business and the individual.

Employers who want to find out how they can take on their first trainee and help develop talented young people with the practical skills for the workplace should visit the National Apprenticeship website for more information.