Kirkdale Industrial Training Services Ltd (KITS) based at Brighouse has reported an unprecedented rise in the number of local businesses recruiting Apprentices several months ahead of schedule.

Ordinarily the recruit process commences early in the New Year, but KITS has already placed over 50 Apprentices with local businesses.

KITS has continued its successful recruitment of School Leavers with 90 starting on their Apprenticeship Programme this year; all of whom are of a high standard and eager to pursue a career in the Mechanical, Electrical, Fabrication or Motor Vehicle disciplines.

Chief Executive, David Todhunter, said:

“It is encouraging to see not only School Leavers looking at an Apprenticeship with such enthusiasm, but also to see businesses in our region recognising the need to recruit young people for the ongoing development of their companies.”

He went on to say:

“Activity in both the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors is buoyant, and it is reassuring to see such a positive situation in light of the alleged economic slow-down reported by the media. The recruitment of Apprentices at such an early stage in their development would appear to support this, and demonstrate businesses are looking forward to growth within their own organisations.”

The recruitment process is the culmination of planning efforts of all Stakeholders involved including, Employers, the Learning & Skills Council, Connexions, local Schools, Leeds College of Technology, KITS Staff and importantly individual Learners and their families.

For more information on KITS Apprentice Programme, call 01484 711462 or visit www.kits-training.co.uk

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Photograph Details: The photograph shows just some of this years new Learners in KITS Engineering Training Centre at Brighouse.