IF every person in the North West who started an apprenticeship this year stood arm-to-arm, they would stretch all the way from Preston to Chester.
That’s according to the National Apprenticeship Service, as it launches its seventh annual Apprenticeship Awards. More than 35,200 people in the North West began an apprenticeship in 2009 – an increase of 19 per cent over the last three years.
The awards celebrate these starters, and all of England’s apprentices, along with the businesses which employ them. Sue Price, North West regional director for the National Apprenticeship Service, said: “The Apprenticeship Awards recognise the achievements of individuals engaged in training and the organisations that invest in them.
“Apprentices provide a real boost to Britain’s economy, helping businesses secure a supply of people with the skills and qualities often not available on the external job market. They bring fresh ideas and innovation to organisations and help to increase staff retention.”
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