Are you aged 16-24 and looking for a way into employment? Then join the County Council Apprenticeship Scheme.

The scheme helps young people in Cumbria get a job and work towards a qualification. Apprentices are placed in a wide range of council departments and voluntary organisations and can do anything from office experience to caring for disabled children.

The scheme offers 12 months training in placements in the council and other organisations in Cumbria. Apprentices receive £96.20 per week and up to £15 per week travel allowance. A full range of training and qualifications are delivered as part of the apprenticeship scheme.