BLOG: Our apprenticeships are giving people the keys to a career

By Roy Chow, Head of HR Services and Systems

The Network Homes apprenticeship programme started back in 2018 which seems so long ago now. The aim of the apprenticeships is to support people in achieving a qualification alongside gaining paid work experience.

Roy Chow, Head of HR Services and Systems at Network Homes

Initially offering roles just within housing management, our last intake was expanded to offer roles in Learning and Organisational Development, Business Administration as well as housing management roles. Along with providing the apprenticeship opportunities, we wanted to support our apprentices in taking the next steps by offering training and coaching.

I’m really happy to report that all the apprentices who completed their courses were able to find employment here at Network Homes and are progressing well in their roles.

Please check out former apprentice Cameron Anterkyi’s video here talking about his Resident Liaison Officer role and from during her apprenticeship our interview with Shanice Brighton (who is now an Administrator).

New roles

The 2021 Apprenticeship roles have just been advertised on our website, with a closing date of Monday 30 of August. We currently have five roles we are recruiting for, which are:

• Housing Apprentice
• Construction Apprentice
• Development Apprentice
• IT Apprentice
• Business Administration Apprentice      

More on our apprenticeships