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A new apprenticeship scheme is now open for applications with
the aim of encouraging more school leavers into the
Civil Service.
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Successful applicants will “earn while they learn” in roles
across the country, in Birmingham, Manchester and
London.
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As part of the Plan for Change to deliver opportunities
across the country, says the Civil Service
will not be at its best unless it fully reflects the people
it serves.
School leavers will now be able to apply for a new Civil Service
apprenticeship scheme giving young people the opportunity to
kickstart a career in the Civil Service and gain a qualification
whilst they work.
The new scheme is designed to give talented individuals the
opportunity to have rewarding and fulfilling careers in the Civil
Service - whether they went to university or not.
Successful applicants will get the chance to work in a government
department, whilst being paid and completing a qualification that
will set them up for a future career in the Civil Service.
A range of departments across government are available for the
scheme including the Department for Business and Trade, Ministry
of Justice and Cabinet Office.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, said:
“We're creating new ways for young people around the country to
kickstart a career in the Civil Service so it reflects the people
it serves.
“I want the most talented to join the Civil Service - whether
they've been to university or not. This apprenticeship scheme is
an opportunity to make that happen.”
The scheme will offer successful applicants a two year contract
to work in the Civil Service, whilst completing a level three
apprenticeship, equivalent to two A-levels. Apprentices will get
dedicated support and time available to complete the training
alongside their day job in the Civil Service.
The scheme, which is open to those aged 16 and over, will offer
around 50 roles across three locations - Birmingham, Manchester
and London - with an ambition for more roles and locations to be
available in the future. Meaning young people from across the
country won't need to move to London to work in the Civil
Service.
The scheme supports the Government's Places for Growth programme,
which looks to spread Civil Service roles and opportunities
across the country.
