MSP praises council apprentices
Ayr MSP, Siobhian Brown, has praised young apprentices working for South Ayrshire Council.
The SNP politician visited a group of trainees as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022.
South Ayrshire Council apprentices work across a wide range of departments including Active Schools, Child Care, IT, Office Administration, Home Care, and Painting and Decorating.
The Scottish Apprenticeship Week is run by Skills Development Scotland and aims to demonstrate how these posts are beneficial for both employers and employees across
Scotland.
Ms Brown said:“It was inspirational to meet with talented and passionate apprentices who are working for South Ayrshire Council.
“They highlighted to me the many benefits and skills they have received by following this career path.
“Apprenticeships offer the opportunity to gain invaluable experience by learning on the job and is an excellent way for many young people to get onto the job ladder.
“The benefits work both ways; for the apprentice and the employer. Whilst the employer is investing in the apprentice, they become more qualified, knowledgeable, and skilled and can help the business thrive.
“Apprenticeships help to retain talent and it often propels an existing employee into a different role that offers them new challenges and greater fulfilment.
“As the country makes its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic I am acutely aware of the impact this has had on the labour market and in particular job prospects for young people. I believe that apprenticeships offer a unique opportunity and I would love to check back in with the young people I met to see how they are progressing.”