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Apprenticeships offer people the chance of paid employment linked with the opportunity to train for a career. They are a bridge between the world of education and the world of work and provide the opportunity to train while in a job. For employers, they are a chance to recruit highly motivated staff and train them in the skills their businesses need.
Nationally, the Apprenticeship system is being reformed and improved to make on-the-job training match the best in the world.

A pilot Apprenticeship scheme was introduced to Devon County Council (DCC) during 2006, giving local school and college leavers an excellent opportunity to come and work for the County Council whilst, at the same time, gaining nationally recognised qualifications. As a result of this a DCC corporate apprenticeship programme has been established as part of our workforce strategy.

We will be aiming to recruit at least 6 apprentices each year and will continue to develop and expand the programme in line with organisational needs.

How to apply:

The Business Admin, Customer Service and ICT apprenticeship scheme is advertised from June/July each year through Connexions and on the DCC jobs website (www.devonjobs.gov.uk). Full details about the scheme and application process will be available from that date. The recruitment process takes place at the end of August / beginning of September with the apprentices starting employment by October.

The Civil Engineering apprenticeship scheme is advertised from February on the DCC jobs website (www.devonjobs.gov.uk), with the recruitment process taking place in April.

Further information:

If you are unable to find what you are looking for in these pages please email strategicrecruitment@devon.gov.uk.