Apprentices ready for work

The summer school group at a team building session at the Chill Factor

The Rochdale training provider network, RADAMA has completed a 4 week project aimed at preparing potential Apprentices for the world of work.

The Summer School programme, funded through Greater Manchester Challenge, was delivered collaboratively by seven providers including Orchard Training Solutions, the employer engagement arm of Hopwood Hall College.

The Summer School programme covered areas such as personal presentation, interview preparation, effective CVs, application form completion, employment rights and responsibility, advanced interview techniques, personal confidence, team working, first aid and intensive work tasters.

In total, 25 Rochdale young people took part in the Summer School which has been a great success; after only three weeks, six of the group have secured employment and will start their Apprenticeships soon. Other members of the group sent off numerous applications and CVs and have interviews lined up over the coming weeks.

One of the students to secure a coveted apprenticeship is Jack Kesterton who is 16 years old and lives in Norden, Rochdale; following a successful work trial he has been offered a position at Green Brothers Ltd, in Littleborough, a Land Rover repair specialist. Jack will have the opportunity to do a Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship involving a day release college attendance at Hopwood Hall College arranged through Orchard Training Solutions.