How you can apply for 18 apprenticeships up for grabs in Teesside

A housing provider in the North East has launched 18 apprenticeship opportunities for 16 year-olds outside of full-time education.

The openings, listed on Thirteen's website this week, offer a blend of trade and office-based roles from business administration to plumbing.

Apprenticeships typically last 1-5 years and equate to 37 full-time weekly work hours.

Selected trainees will gain paid work experience and will also have the opportunity of studying and academic training in a classroom.

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This educational training will be dispensed by the Education Training Collective (Etc.), which includes several colleges in Teesside, such as Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, and Innersummit.

Stephanie Douglas, emerging talent coordinator at Thirteen, said: "As a large employer in the North East, we recognise the important role we play in developing and retaining talent in our region, which is why we are proud to support apprenticeships."

Joe Boddy, a level 2 plastering apprentice at Thirteen, said: “I work with great colleagues who all have different skills to teach, and I get to gain a qualification while getting paid at the same time.”

Erika Marshall, Etc.'s marketing and business engagement director, said: “It is fantastic to work with Thirteen to bring these apprenticeship opportunities to the market for the young people of Teesside. They offer a fantastic first step for those looking to start their career or take a new direction in a range of different fields."

Matt Forrest, Thirteen’s chief executive, said: “We have a talented team of colleagues, so our apprentices will be working with subject experts who can share their knowledge of Thirteen and the industry. There’s a range of career routes that an apprenticeship at Thirteen can open the door to."

To apply, visit Thirteen's website.