Carillion has committed to create 5,000 apprenticeships over the next five years, opening up career opportunities across the UK for young people. The apprenticeships will be across the business with roles in construction, infrastructure and facilities management.
The apprenticeship plan was announced during a visit to the Carillion Training Services (CTS) centre in Middlesbrough, by Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne.
Speaking during his visit the Chancellor praised companies like Carillion who are committed to creating apprenticeships. 'Since 2010, 2 million people have taken up an apprenticeship and it is part of our long-term economic plan to boost the number of apprentices still further. When a business is giving a young person a chance in life, we are very clear that government must support them fully.'
Ray Wilson, Director and General Manager of CTS, said, 'We are enormously proud of our track record in providing employment and training for young people and we have set ourselves a target in 2015 of employing in excess of 1,000 new apprentices across our network of training centres. We welcome the support for apprenticeships announced in the autumn statement which will help to give young people genuine life chances and enable them to realise their full potential.
'Former Carillion apprentices are now helping to build Britain's future roads, rail and social infrastructure and supporting businesses across the globe. We are proud to be putting in place plans that will benefit the UK economy for decades to come and giving today's young people the opportunity of some exciting careers.'