Modern Apprenticeships Rewarding careers with Argyll and Bute Council
Working in Local Government
Working in local government is a rewarding and excellent way to give back to your community. As our next generation workforce, you can help us find innovative ways to keep delivering crucial services to local communities across Argyll and Bute, and grow your own career at the same time. If you think you can help, we would love to hear from you.
ICT Apprentice
“Becoming a Modern Apprentice has been a fantastic gateway into Argyll and Bute Council. Over the course of my Business and Administration apprenticeship, I was supported every step of the way, given the chance to develop new skills, build confidence, and understand how local government really works. The training, encouragement, and responsibility I was trusted with made the experience incredibly rewarding. I’m proud to say that after completing my apprenticeship, I have now secured permanent employment with the council.”
Modern Apprenticeships
Modern Apprenticeships offer significant opportunities for young people in Argyll and Bute to join our workplace and develop their skills.
Apprenticeships are available across a range of areas, subject to availability of a suitable training provider. They include; business administration, food and drink, financial services, ICT and digital applications, health and social care, customer service and transportation, planning, engineering and environmental health.
Early Years Apprentice
“Working as an Early Years nursery apprentice in Argyll and Bute Council has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Now that I am nearly fully qualified, I can clearly see how much knowledge, skills, and professional confidence I have developed throughout my apprenticeship. As I approach qualification, I feel proud of the depth of professional learning and values I have gained to deliver high-quality service and look forward to continuing my career in early years education.”
Develop your skills
In addition to gaining a qualification, you can expect to develop the following skills in your career with us.
Teamwork
Working in local government often involves teams of people who bring different strengths to a project. Many local government roles give you the chance to work closely with other people.
Planning and Organising
Being organised and able to plan means you can be part of projects that are vital in delivering services to people. You will get support and training to plan your time so you are able to manage your time and prioritise.
Commitment
Everyone in local government is committed to making a positive impact on the local community.
Motivation
It takes motivation to deliver the best services for local communities. When you’re working in local government, you’ll be motivated to do your best!
Problem Solving
There may be times in life and work when we need to overcome a problem. You will learn problemsolving skills by keeping a clear head and thinking about ways to come up with some different solutions.
Growing our Own
Our Growing Our Own programme is all about providing opportunities for people to build rewarding careers with Argyll and Bute Council, and for young people to see the council as a future employer. Through this initiative, we can offer opportunities at the start of your working life and support you to develop throughout your career.
Find all our latest recruitment and modern apprenticeship opportunities at: www.myjobscotland.gov.uk
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