NatWest and Leadership Through Sport and Business launch social mobility apprenticeship scheme in Bristol
A new scheme to help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds start careers at NatWest is launching in #Bristol.
Social mobility charity Leadership Through Sport and Business (LTSB) has teamed up with the bank to run an apprenticeship programme for 16-to-24-year-olds interested in digital, data and customer service jobs.
The charity is inviting young people to apply for the programme, which will include a three-week boot camp run by LTSB, followed by guaranteed interviews with NatWest.
Successful candidates will then be invited to join the NatWest Group apprentice scheme on starting salaries of at least £19,000. The new roles will begin in September.
The charity’s support is aimed at young people from low-income backgrounds, who may have had free school meals, live in less affluent areas or who face particular barriers to employment and career opportunities.
According to LTSB, its bootcamps, which will take place over the summer, will offer the skills training and support young people need.
Saima Hamid, LTSB digital and technology degree apprentice, who has taken part in the scheme, said:
“It equips you with essential employability skills that would be required in any role as well as essential soft skills."
Paul Evans, chief executive of LTSB said partnerships like the one with NatWest offered “hope” to young people at a time when many felt their futures had been “stolen”.
“Together we are making a dent in the youth unemployment crisis and ensuring that bright, talented, amazing young people find meaningful careers that match their aspirations, talents and ambitions.”
LTSB has supported more than 600 young people into careers in accountancy, finance, and digital skills.
To apply for the scheme, visit ltsb.charity/digital-apprenticeships
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