Apprenticeships event at the AMRC

YOUNG people interested in a career in engineering are invited to an open day at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.

The event will offer the chance to find out more about apprenticeships ahead of recruitment for the March intake.

Visitors will be able to tour the AMRC Training Centre and talk to staff and current apprentices about the opportunities.

Head of operations Kerry Featherstone said recruiting in March — as well as at the end of the academic year — allows young people who have regretted staying in school for A-levels a chance to switch.

She added: “We work with a number of small and medium-sized enterprises and recruiting apprentices to the traditional academic time frame isn’t always right for them.

“It’s important to remember that the opportunities in small companies aren’t any less than those in large organisations and they can be greater.

“Apprentices at small firms may use a broader range of skills to cope with more variety of work, there can be increased potential for promotion and even global travel.”

AMRC apprenticeships are available in a range of engineering skills and business administration, which could lead on to university studies.

The Catcliffe-based centre’s open event is on Tuesday, January 19 from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Email [email protected] or call Vicky Cardwell on 0114 2224445 to book a place.