Five young people have joined the company’s apprenticeship scheme, which attracted over 150 applications, with the group set to play a role in UK’s transition to the latest digital connectivity.
The apprenticeship scheme includes both structured cabling and digital technical solutions pathways, which are being delivered in partnership with CNet Training and Staffordshire University respectively.
The apprentices have completed their induction at the Queens Hotel in Leeds, where they undertook a variety of workshops and tasks. They also had the opportunity to learn from former apprentices, hear guest speakers including senior management team members.
Kelly Tedesco, managing director of NG Bailey’s IT Services business, said, “Interest in our apprenticeship programme was really strong and we were delighted with the quality of applications we received.
“It’s vital that businesses such as ours invest in the talent of tomorrow as digital connectivity continues to evolve at pace and we work to fulfil our own growth ambitions.
“These new, talented apprentices will not only further enhance our technical abilities but be given valuable launchpads for careers in our sector and industry at large as we help transform connectivity, build better businesses and empower people.”
Sam Young, operations director at NG Bailey’s IT Services business, who will mentor the apprentices alongside national operations manager Col Kitchen, added, “For almost 90 years, NG Bailey’s apprenticeship programme has been at the forefront of the industry, and we’re committed to continuing to develop people for the wider benefit of UK plc.
“We welcome Ruby, Mason, Jacob, Luan and Louie to NG Bailey and wish them every success in their apprenticeship journey with us.”
This is the first scheme run by the IT Services arm of NG Bailey in over a decade. It follows the wider Group’s success in developing apprentices across its other business areas, with almost 6,000 people training at the firm since its first intake in 1934.