North East firms join forces to recruit 40 apprentices

Posted on 22 Jul 2015 by Jonny Williamson

Chemicals, process and engineering companies in the North East are joining forces to recruit high-level Apprenticeships to help address an increasingly ageing workforce and ever-growing skills gap.

The 10 process and chemicals companies providing the Apprenticeships have worked together in partnership with Cogent Skills, the UK’s strategic body for skills in the science industries, to create the positions. Regular assessments ensure apprentices are competent to work safely and effectively. The Apprenticeships are involved in manufacturing and maintenance, and…

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