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29
June 2012
Clackmannanshire Council's seven modern apprentices were all honoured this week when they were presented with certificates by Council Leader, Councillor Gary Womersley.
The presentation took place in the Council Chambers at Greenfield, Alloa, at the start of the full Council meeting.
The seven apprentices who received certificates were: Daniel Black, Mark Paterson, Lauren McQueenie, Ross McLauchlan, Kieran Stolarek, Jason Ward and Laura Black.
Councillor Womersley said: "I was delighted to present these certificates to our Modern Apprentices. Benefits of being a Modern Apprentice include gaining valuable experience to develop their skills in the workplace and practical experience to include in their CV's.
"It is vital that this Council seeks to maximise every opportunity for apprenticeships and I will seek to ensure this is one of many initiatives that the Council supports and implements over the piece."
Daniel, started as a Modern Apprentice with Clackmannanshire Council in August 2010 on a nine month placement.
After completing his level 2 Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Business and Administration Daniel applied for, and was successful in gaining, a two year Modern Apprenticeship position within Business Support. He has now completed his level 3 SVQ in Business and Administration and is still working within Business Support in Facilities Management.
Mark started as a Modern Apprentice with the council after leaving school in June 2012 on a two year Modern Apprenticeship.
Mark has now achieved his level 2 SVQ in Business and Administration and has progressed onto his level 3 SVQ in Business and Administration.
Lauren, Ross, Kieran, Jason, and Laura all started as a Modern Apprentice in September, 2011 on a nine month Modern Apprenticeship within the council's Business Support.
Ross and Lauren are part of the Adult Day Services Team at Lugate House, while Laura and Mark work in Social Work at Lime Tree House. Kieran works in Building Services and Jason is a member of the Election Team.
They have all now achieved their level 2 SVQ in Business and Administration and have all been given a temporary contract within Business Support.
The next group of Modern Apprentices in Business and Administration will be starting with Clackmannanshire Council in July/August on a nine month placement whilst studying for an SVQ level 2 in Business and Administration.
The financial support for the Modern Apprenticeship scheme is open to businesses of all sizes in all industry sectors.
There are over 80 different occupations which have apprenticeship frameworks. A recent survey showed nine of 10 apprentices in Scotland value the quality of their training
More than 12,000 businesses employ 34,000 Modern Apprentices in a wide range of sectors, making a valuable contribution to Scotland's economy.