Liverpool Futures is a partnership between Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Chamber Training, Liverpool Community College and the Eldonian Group that will help to create more than 1,300 new apprentices in the next three years across the City Region.
The new service will focus on the creation of new Apprenticeship opportunities within local businesses to help Liverpool people find long term jobs. The distinctive feature of the Liverpool Futures is that it acts as the employer until ‘host’ organisations are ready to offer permanent jobs either during or at the end of their Apprenticeships.
By removing the barriers of recruitment and employment which can be a lengthy and expensive process for small businesses, it is hoped that more employers will take the plunge and recruit an apprentice.
Cllr Nick Small, Liverpool’s cabinet member for employment, enterprise and skills, said: “Liverpool Futures will deliver high quality training and skills which are essential in helping people secure employment. It will also play a significant role in creating new employment opportunities, which will be essential to reducing the worklessness and rising youth unemployment in the city.”
Liverpool City Council is investing £800,000 into Liverpool Futures, which is part of the Council’s commitment to increase the number of Apprenticeships, with the Community College putting in a further £300,000.
Elaine Bowker, principal of Liverpool Community College, said: “We are delighted to be part of the new Liverpool Apprenticeship Service. The partnership will significantly improve prospects for local young people and contribute to the city’s economy. The Apprenticeship model is a great example of meeting the demand from employers."
Liverpool Futures Apprenticeships are open to residents of the City of Liverpool. For more information or to register visit www.liverpoolfutures.co.uk or call 0151 224 1887.