Apprentice scheme applauded.Byline: DAVID David, in the Bible David, d. c.970 B.C., king of ancient Israel (c.1010–970 B.C.), successor of Saul. The Book of First Samuel introduces him as the youngest of eight sons who is anointed king by Samuel to replace Saul, who had been deemed a failure. OLD A UNIVERSITY has scooped a top prize for its apprenticeship apprenticeship, system of learning a craft or trade from one who is engaged in it and of paying for the instruction by a given number of years of work. The practice was known in ancient Babylon, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, as well as in modern Europe and to some extent scheme. Northumbria University Northumbria University is a modern university located in Newcastle upon Tyne in North East England. Schools Northumbria offers approximately 500 study programmes through nine Schools:
Northumbria's Apprenticeship Framework, which was developed in 2007 to recruit and train young people in core technical areas of the university's business, has enabled Northumbria to work with local training providers to recruit 10 apprentices who are working in engineering, science and administration roles. The university's HR director Jane Embley collected the award at the association's annual conference. She said: "The Apprenticeship Framework was developed in response to a need to cultivate cul·ti·vate tr.v. cul·ti·vat·ed, cul·ti·vat·ing, cul·ti·vates 1. a. To improve and prepare (land), as by plowing or fertilizing, for raising crops; till. b. high quality vocationally-based skills. "By establishing the Framework, to enable the appointment of apprentices, we have introduced a different method of recruitment, which compliments our more established methods. "The University's Schools and Service Departments have quickly realised that the apprenticeship model enables the development of a positive grow-your-own culture, which is showing solid signs of success with our apprentices demonstrating their abilities both through assessment and in their on-the-job performance." Georgia Pickersgill, 17, has been an apprentice A person who agrees to work for a specified time in order to learn a trade, craft, or profession in which the employer, traditionally called the master, assents to instruct him or her. in the school of applied sciences for almost a year. She said: "I came into the role straight from school as I wanted to continue learning but also earn money at the same time. "I've definitely matured and I have improved my skills in the area. It's been really good for me and I'd love to stay on if I'm offered a job at the end of it." Georgia's line manager, Dave Wealleans, added: "From a manand manager's perspective, Georgia has surpassed my hopes and expectations. The scheme is something I'd like to continue once Georgia has 'graduated' and hopefully taken up a permanent position within the team. "One of the good things about this initiative is the arrangement for a member of the existing team to act as Georgia's mentor, allowing the mentor to develop their skills also. "I'm impressed by how much all parties can benefit." |
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