More than 50 apprentices are beginning their careers with British Steel this month as the firm develops the next generation of steelmakers.
Thirty of the newcomers, who will be based at the company's manufacturing headquarters in Scunthorpe, have taken up positions in electrical, mechanical, and fabrication and welding disciplines.
At British Steel's facilities in Teesside and Skinningrove, 14 fresh apprentices are commencing their studies whilst 12 technical and functional apprentices will also be joining the organisation imminently. Combined, the 56 apprentices represent the first intake to join Britain's sole primary steelmaker in three years.
British Steel CEO (interim) Allan Bell said: "We are delighted to be welcoming our new apprentices into the business. They are an important part of our future as they are our next generation of engineers, technical, and functional experts," reports .
"Alongside our highly skilled colleagues, they will help support our journey to becoming a sustainable and profitable business at the heart of the º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy and I wish them every success."
Education for the Scunthorpe apprentices will be provided by specialist instructors from CATCH and adhere to a flexible delivery approach, allowing the apprentices to master their crafts both on-location at British Steel and at the Stallingborough-based CATCH centre.
Apprentices from British Steel's Teesside and Skinningrove will be studying at Middlesborough College whilst gaining practical experience at the company's northern mills.
Throughout their training programmes, they will work towards a National Apprenticeship while earning a competitive wage.
British Steel HR director Nick Ashton said: "Many of our senior leaders joined as apprentices and our new recruits have a superb opportunity to follow in their footsteps and build the foundations for a hugely rewarding career. "They have all come through a competitive application process and I've every confidence they'll seize this opportunity to build a long and successful future with British Steel."
