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Apprenticeships – Good for Business

Tuesday 2 February 2010, 7.30am – 9.30am. Copthorne Hotel Slough

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group is once again supporting National Apprenticeship Week by hosting a complimentary breakfast seminar.

The number of Apprentices has almost trebled since 1997 to a quarter of a million new Apprentice starts – the highest number ever last year. The Government plans (delete has ambitions) to further strengthen and expand the Apprenticeships programme in England - ambitions which are even more important in today’s challenging economic climate.

Increasingly, Apprenticeships are being seen by employers and employees alike as an effective way to obtain the relevant skills training to help secure a good, well paid job.

The Apprenticeships programme has been designed to help your employees reach a high level of competency and performance and with over 180 different types of training options there are many opportunities to place an apprentice in your organisation.

Join us to find how Apprenticeships can benefit your business and your bottom line. Your Apprentices will benefit from a combination of work-based learning, ongoing training and a qualification, leading to improved skills and greater loyalty to your organisation.

To book, call 01753 870500

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