CHESHIRE East Council has welcomed the latest apprentices to its highways team.
A record number of 11 young people attended their induction at Brunswick Wharf as the third and latest group of apprentices with Cheshire East Highways.
“It is really great to see such enthusiastic, energetic new talent joining our superb highways team,” said Cabinet member Cllr David Topping.
“Our award-winning apprenticeship scheme ensures these young people gain extensive work experience. They are supported and mentored throughout their placement as well as gaining a nationally-recognised qualification.”
The apprenticeships, all of which are supported by college courses, cover a wide range of activities.
This year’s apprentices, who are aged 16 to 21, will see three employed in highway maintenance, three in civil engineering, two in business administration, one in finance, one in quantity surveying and one in street lighting.
With the introduction of the latest recruits apprentices account for almost 15 per cent of the employees at Cheshire East Highways, which the council said far exceeded the average in the business sector.
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