Whistl funds 251 apprenticeships in the community

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15:00 Wed 26th Oct 2022 | Posted By UKHAULIER

Whistl the UK’s leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, mail and parcels has announced that its Whistl Apprenticeship Fund has so far committed to fund 251 apprenticeships in 76 different organisations. The company invited small businesses in the areas where it has sites to apply for funding for their own Level 2 to 5 apprenticeship schemes with a focus on early years learning, digital and engineering focused apprenticeships. Whistl typically has GBP30,000 a month available from its Levy to fund apprenticeship training both within the company and the community with GBP422,000 being allocated to fund the apprenticeships.

Alistair Cochrane, CEO, Whistl, said:

“We are delighted with the response we have received to the launch of the Whistl Apprenticeship Fund.  To be able to support organisations with 251 apprentices enables us to make a real difference in the communities in which we work.  This initiative allows us to help local organisations and residents to develop their talent and careers.”

Minister for Skills Andrea Jenkyns said:

“Apprenticeships are at the heart of our ambitious skills agenda, and it’s great to see companies like Whistl helping to plug skills gaps in vital sectors like engineering and digital by sharing their apprenticeship funds with smaller companies.

Supporting small businesses to invest in apprenticeships not only gives more people the opportunity to earn while they learn and kickstart a rewarding career; it also helps to deliver the highly skilled workforce employers so desperately need.”