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27/10/2017

West Lothian Council Welcomes New Apprentices

West Lothian Council has taken on 40 new apprentices for its 2017 Modern Apprentice training programme.

The new recruits will work across a range of service areas, including electrical, joinery, roofing, plastering, plumbing, painting and horticulture. Further opportunities are available for roles in IT, financial management and facilities management.

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In addition, other apprentices will work within the region's schools and nurseries thanks to a new partnership with Education Services.

Chief Executive Graham Hope said: "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."

Cllr Cathy Muldoon added: "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."

(LM)

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