West Lothian Council has welcomed 40 new modern apprentices to its training scheme for 2017.

The new apprentices will work across a wide range of service areas including; electrical, joinery, roofing, plastering, plumbing, painting and horticulture.

Opportunities have also been made available within the council wide apprenticeship programme for roles in IT, financial management and facilities management.

Additionally, this year an new partnership with Education Services has been established, offering young people the opportunity to work within our schools and nurseries while gaining the skills, knowledge and qualifications to become nursery practitioners.

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Chief Executive Graham Hope said: "On behalf of West Lothian Council I would like to welcome all 40 of our new modern apprentices. This scheme offers a fantastic opportunity for young people in West Lothian to gain valuable training and skills to help them in their future careers."

Executive councillor for development and transport Cathy Muldoon added: "West Lothian council is committed to employing and developing young people through the Modern Apprentice Programme which aims to improve the employability of young people in the community.

"West Lothian Council is working in partnership with employability services, Access2employment and the Skills Training programme in order to improve youth employment rates within West Lothian and develop a skilled workforce for the future."

(MH)