Modern Apprenticeships were introduced in Scotland in 1995 to provide employees with the high quality vocational skills and knowledge required by employers in all industrial sectors.

Opportunities at Dumfries and Galloway Council

We currently have 45 opportunities available in a wide range of occupational areas. Visit myjobscotland for more information and to apply.

The closing date for applications is the 31^st May 2013.  Interviews will take place at late June, early July and the anticipated start date for these posts is early September

Opportunities include:

• Classroom Assistant
• Horticulturists
• Youth Worker
• Nursery Nurse
• School Technician
• Graphic Designer
• Engineering Technician
• Senior Waste Technician
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Clerical & Administration Assistants
• Customer Services Assistant/Receptionist
• Policy and Communications Assistant
• Improvement Development Officer

...and many more!

• View Modern Apprentice opportunities on the myjobscotland recruitment portal

What are Modern Apprenticeships?

Modern Apprenticeships allow individuals to develop both their vocational and personal skills in a working environment, whilst ensuring that they reach a common standard of skills and knowledge that is recognisable to the industry as being a sound basis upon which a career can be developed.

The main features of a Modern Apprenticeship are:

• it is designed in consultation with the sector to meet the sector's needs
• it leads to the achievement of a Level 3 or 4 S/NVQ in a relevant area
• the apprentice also has to achieve the core skills necessary for the all round development of work competences
• a national framework document sets out what must be achieved
• implementation is arranged at a local level
• it takes account of individual employer's needs progress
• it is measured by the acquisition of skills, and not by 'time-serving'

Benefits of Modern Apprenticeships

If you're between 16 and 19 and seeking a great career opportunity, Dumfries & Galloway Council operates a high quality training programme that gives you the opportunity to gain work experience, qualifications and earn money.

Dumfries and Galloway Council's Skillseekers and Modern Apprenticeships programme offers a broad range of top quality training and work placements.

As well as gaining invaluable work experience in a busy Council department, you will also attend a Council training centre in Dumfries, working towards an N/SVQ. Trade apprentices will attend college.

While training, you will be paid a weekly allowance. Some weekly travel expenses might also be paid.

A high percentage of Dumfries and Galloway Council's successful candidates go on to fill permanent posts within the Council, with other local employers, or go onto further training.

Choose the smart option. Make Dumfries and Galloway Council's Skillseekers and Modern Apprenticeships programme your first choice.