Breaking the Apprenticeship mould

Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) is promoting Apprenticeships in different types of industries in a bid to try and break the mould of stereotypical Apprenticeships. 

Apprenticeships are traditionally offered in subject areas such as Engineering, Hairdressing and Brickwork but subjects including Creative Design, Pharmacy and Retail are becoming increasingly popular because of the shift in industry markets.

NULC offers Apprenticeships in over a dozen subject areas including Creative Design, Retail, Pharmacy, Sport and Management as well as more traditional subjects including Engineering, Brickwork and Hairdressing.

Vicky Boulton-Clarke, Head of Employer Engagement and Work Based Learning at NULC said: “It’s important that employers are aware that Apprenticeships have moved with industry markets and most businesses regardless of their industry sector can benefit from an Apprentice.”

NULC engages with more than 400 businesses across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent who work with the College to provide Apprenticeships and recruitment services. 

The College launched the Newcastle-under-Lyme 100 in 100 Campaign on Friday 15 March and is targeting employers and young people across Newcastle-under-Lyme in a bid to create 100 Apprentice opportunities in 100 days. 

The College aims to hit the target by recruiting both employers to provide Apprenticeship vacancies and young people to start an Apprenticeship.  The campaign will run until 22 June 2013.


If you would like further information about our Apprenticeships campaign visit www.nulc.ac.uk/100.  If you’re interested in employing an Apprentice then please call 01782 254376 or email employers@nulc.ac.uk