News: Stafforce growing talent through apprenticeships

Rotherham's fast growing national specialist recruiter, Stafforce Recruitment, has made apprentices part of the family.

150 people are employed across the Stafforce business with six currently studying for apprenticeships.

Apprentices at Stafforce get an opportunity to learn about the business and industry grass roots up, gaining experience in a working environment and at the same time, earning money. By the end of their apprenticeship they are better prepared for the world of work and they have an accredited qualification. Apprentices also gain valuable social skills which aid their personal development.

Ethan Allan, who is currently working in the IT team and doing his Apprenticeship in Customer Service, said: "I am working across Stafforce and with our IT supplier Highlander. I have learnt so much in a short amount of time and I am looking forward to the rest of 2012. I'm hoping that the Apprenticeship will lead to a full time job and enable me to progress towards my aspirations of being an IT Manager."

There are a number of past apprentices who have gone on to be employed and are proving a success in the Stafforce business.

Chloe Sanders started at Stafforce as a Business Admin Apprentice and was subsequently offered a permanent position as a recruitment administrator and resourcer in the Rotherham Branch.

Christian Rudd, senior branch manager for South Yorkshire at Stafforce, said: "Chloe achieved her Apprenticeship in record time and quickly got to grips with the business and her role. I offered her a permanent job team because she is exceptionally competent and a valued member of my team. She is doing great!"

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