Apprenticeships on offer

NEXT Steps is back with up to six apprenticeships on offer.

Now in its 10th year, Next Steps is open to men and women living in Carmarthenshire aged 16 and over who have an interest in obtaining qualifications in groundworks, carpentry, bricklaying, plastering, electrics, plumbing and painting and decorating. No previous experience is required.

Working in partnership, Carmarthenshire Council, Lloyd & Gravell, TRJ, Coleg Sir Gar, CCTAL and CWIC the Next Step Programme is looking for up to six people to become professionals of the future. Shortlisted applicants will spend one week at Coleg Sir Gâr’s Ammanford campus to learn basic health and safety training for working on a building site; with a further five weeks of on-site work experience, where they will be mentored by qualified tradesperson on a community benefit project which will take place over the summer holidays.

A basic knowledge of Welsh is required to accomplish this post. Support can be provided on appointment to reach this level. To download an application form visit www.nextstepscarmarthenshire.co. uk. Entry deadline is June 4.