{"id":78093,"date":"2017-01-18T12:23:07","date_gmt":"2017-01-18T12:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=c2a72d61352b5a39bb0ab25da7521812"},"modified":"2017-01-18T12:23:07","modified_gmt":"2017-01-18T12:23:07","slug":"press-release-earn-while-you-learn-with-a-dstl-apprenticeship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=78093","title":{"rendered":"Press release: Earn while you learn with a Dstl Apprenticeship"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"govspeak\">\n<p><abbr title=\"Defence Science and Technology Laboratory\">Dstl<\/abbr>, a world leader in science, technology and innovation, has launched its 2017 apprenticeship recruitment campaign. This year <abbr title=\"Defence Science and Technology Laboratory\">Dstl<\/abbr> has 31 vacancies in cyber security, software development, aerospace engineering, electrical, data analysis and Business Administration Support.<\/p>\n<p>Jade Ward, <abbr title=\"Defence Science and Technology Laboratory\">Dstl<\/abbr>\u2019s Apprenticeship Resourcing Adviser said:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"last-child\">Apprenticeships offer a pathway to earn while you learn and gain real hands on work experience without the debt of going to university, that\u2019s one of the reasons why <abbr title=\"Defence Science and Technology Laboratory\">Dstl<\/abbr> has expanded its apprenticeship scheme. Apprenticeships are a ladder of opportunity, giving young people and adults the chance they deserve to get on and fulfil their potential. <abbr title=\"Defence Science and Technology Laboratory\">Dstl<\/abbr> is justifiably proud of its nationally recognised apprenticeship scheme.  Our scheme is different to most others because our apprentices make a contribution to the security, defence and prosperity of the UK. The fact that many of our former apprentices now hold senior positions in <abbr title=\"Defence Science and Technology Laboratory\">Dstl<\/abbr>, the <abbr title=\"Ministry of Defence\">MOD<\/abbr> and in the private sector is a reflection of the quality of our scheme.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Bethan, who has just completed her mechanical engineering apprenticeship at <abbr title=\"Defence Science and Technology Laboratory\">Dstl<\/abbr> added:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"last-child\">During my apprenticeship I have worked on lots of really interesting high profile and important projects that have made a real difference to the UK\u2019s security, defence and prosperity. <abbr title=\"Defence Science and Technology Laboratory\">Dstl<\/abbr>\u2019s apprenticeship scheme is second to none and I would recommend it to anyone. It is a great opportunity to start an exciting career and to earn a good salary at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The quality of <abbr title=\"Defence Science and Technology Laboratory\">Dstl<\/abbr>\u2019s programme for School and College leavers has recently been recognised by <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk\/employer-rankings#details\">All About School Leavers<\/a>. <abbr title=\"Defence Science and Technology Laboratory\">Dstl<\/abbr>\u2019s programme is ranked as the second best in the best public sector and 32nd overall.<\/p>\n<p>All <abbr title=\"Defence Science and Technology Laboratory\">Dstl<\/abbr>\u2019s apprentices have the opportunity to gain internationally recognised qualifications as well as sponsorship towards a degree and post-graduate qualifications.<\/p>\n<p><abbr title=\"Defence Science and Technology Laboratory\">Dstl<\/abbr>\u2019s apprentices are based at our Porton Down site, near Salisbury and Portsdown West site, near Fareham.<br \/>\n<abbr title=\"Defence Science and Technology Laboratory\">Dstl<\/abbr> has a diverse, inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified applicants.<\/p>\n<p>Apprentices at <abbr title=\"Defence Science and Technology Laboratory\">Dstl<\/abbr> enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive salary and 25 days paid leave a year.<\/p>\n<p>The campaign runs until 31 March 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Further details of <abbr title=\"Defence Science and Technology Laboratory\">Dstl<\/abbr>\u2019s apprenticeship programme can be found online on the <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk\/csr\/index.cgi\">Civil Service Jobs site<\/a> and <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/en-gb.facebook.com\/DSTLEarlyCareers\/\"><abbr title=\"Defence Science and Technology Laboratory\">Dstl<\/abbr> Early Careers Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"contact \" id=\"contact_1970\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h3>\n<abbr title=\"Defence Science and Technology Laboratory\">Dstl<\/abbr> Media Enquiries<\/h3>\n<div class=\"vcard contact-inner\">\n<div class=\"email-url-number\">\n<p class=\"email\">\n              <span class=\"type\">Email<\/span><br \/>\n              <a class=\"email\" href=\"mailto:press@dstl.gov.uk\">press@dstl.gov.uk<\/a>\n            <\/p>\n<p class=\"tel\">\n              <span class=\"type\">Media enquiries<\/span><br \/>\n              01980 952361\n            <\/p>\n<p class=\"tel\">\n              <span class=\"type\">Out of hours<\/span><br \/>\n              07884 732999\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dstl has launched its 2017 apprenticeship recruitment campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78093"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=78093"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78093\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=78093"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=78093"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=78093"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}