Young people on the Isle of Wight are starting exciting careers with the NHS as part of a collaboration between the Island’s NHS Trust and local training provider HTP Apprenticeship College.
Eleven people aged between 16 and 18 are now employed thanks to a brand-new training and recruitment programme.
Devised by the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and HTP Apprenticeship College — based in Newport — the trailblazing partnership is delivering real jobs for young Islanders and aiding recruitment for the NHS.
Young people join the NHS as trainees and after 6 months of progress to full salaried employment as an apprentice.
Launched in September last year, the programme has reached a key milestone with formal contracts of employment for the first cohort of young people, who have now progressed from their traineeship to official contracts of employment.
Nicola Longson, Director of Operations Community, explains:
“We’ve worked closely with HTP Apprenticeship College to deliver our careers for young people programme as part of our ‘grow your own’ initiative.
"We share a commitment with HTP, and it was important for the Trust to work with a local training provider. Together we have developed a programme which is really making a difference.”
Recruitment is already underway for the next cohort of school leavers, who will join the programme in September.
During their initial traineeship placements, young people gain skills and knowledge in healthcare support and business support services.
“Seeing our first cohort of young people progressing to apprenticeships and employment with the NHS is a real moment,” says Rachael Randall, HTP Apprenticeship College’s Founder and Principal.
“This rolling programme is delivering jobs and providing opportunity for Island school leavers to start rewarding careers.
"The scheme also offers access to Higher Education qualifications in the future, such as a Degree Apprenticeships.”
The first cohort of NHS apprentices will now spend the next 18 months learning skills in their chosen course. #
Most of their learning will take place on-site within the Trust, as well as at HTP’s Riverbank Campus in Newport.
They will gain hands on experience and a nationally recognised qualifications while earning a salary.
Recruitment is now underway for September’s next cohort. Find out more online.
Royal Duke To Visit As Newport Minster Reopens
Isle Of Wight Council To Support 'No Mow May' 2024
English Coastal Path Complication Amid Osborne House Queen Victoria Collection Fears
Seaview Pub Picks Up National Award
Isle Of Wight Radio Child Of Wight Awards 2024 Nominations Now Open
Fire Service Issues Water Safety And Mud Rescue Advice For Isle Of Wight
New Online Cancer Support For Local Residents
Specialist Monitoring Equipment Now Installed At Leeson Road
West Wight Runner Jackie Follows PB Marathon Run With Eastenders Appearance
West Wight Pub Can Now Be Listed As 'Asset Of Community Value'
Royal Navy 'Bomb Squad' Called To Seaview Following Ordnance Alert
Automated Gates Arrive On Wightlink’s FastCat Foot Passenger Route
Help Keep Isle Of Wight Streets Neat – Bring Your Bin In
Two Passengers Injured Following Bus Crash In Ryde
Late Night Reports Of Collision Spark Extensive Land, Sea And Air Search
Islanders Taking On London Marathon Today For Local Charities
Four Men Arrested Following Rogue Trader Activities In East Cowes
Rugby Players Set To Scale Great Heights For Teddy
Drug Driving, Domestic Abuse And Stalking Among Arrests Made As Police Target Isle Of Wight Criminals
Work Begins On ‘Monumental’ Mural Project At Historic Columbine Building
