Apprenticeship Success- and Much More to Come!

Under Lib Dem Mayor Dave Hodgson new apprenticeships in Bedford Borough have shot up by 157% since 2010. Now growth in opportunities for young people and job seekers is set for another major boost thanks to Mayor Dave's Apprenticeship Challenge: 2016 in 2016.

Dave brought key players including employers and training providers together at a recent Apprenticeships Summit. The summit achieved a shared commitment that Bedford Borough will deliver a minimum of 2016 new apprenticeships by 2016- a massive four-fold increase since 2010.

Dave said: "Apprenticeships are good for the local economy, good for business and good for local young people and job seekers. That's why we're not sitting back after the growth in apprenticeships we've seen locally. We are working to ensure even more opportunities are available for local people. That's what our 2016 in 2016 Apprenticeships Challenge is all about."