A SERIES of events are set to be held across Basingstoke and Deane to promote what it takes to become and apprentice.

As part of national apprenticeship week Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in partnership with Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT), Basingstoke ITEC, Basingstoke Consortium, Queen Mary’s College and The Careers & Enterprise Company are holding workshops to give people the chance to find out more about opportunities in the borough.

There are currently 12 apprentices working in 11 different teams across the council with the number of apprenticeships growing year on year.

Borough council Leader Cllr Clive Sanders said: “Apprenticeships are a fantastic way into work and there are a wealth of opportunities available locally in a range of sectors.

“For people who are wondering whether an apprenticeship could be the right fit for them, these events are the perfect way to find out more.”

The council’s corporate communications apprentice Amy Hawkins added: “I would definitely recommend an apprenticeship to anybody who likes a hands-on approach.

“Doing an apprenticeship lets you see first-hand how an organisation operates. You get to earn while you learn and it increases your confidence in the workplace.”

The events will be held on Thursday, 7 March, at Basingstoke ITEC from 3.30pm to 6.30pm, Saturday, 9 March, at The Malls Shopping Centre from 9am to 5pm and Monday, 11 March, Basingstoke College of Technology from 4.30pm to 7pm.

For more information visit basingstoke.gov.uk/national-apprenticeship-week.