Catch22

Why do you employ apprentices?

We chose to take on apprentices because we understand the need to train young people not only for our own benefit as our internal workforce ages, but also for the benefit of the wider community as apprentices have left here and taken their skills into other organisations, including public, private and third sector. The skills shortage of the UK continues to be an issue so developing young people is vital.

How do apprentices benefit your organisation?

As a youth charity, hearing what young people have to contribute is very important and having them work for us means their opinions are embedded in every aspect of our work.

What’s the best advice you can pass on?

Apprentices are keen and enthusiastic members of the team, they are very productive and on average have less mistakes than other staff as they are trained to our ways and standards, without bringing any bad habits from previous jobs. They bring a breath of fresh air which is essential if you want to stay in touch with the times and can be great for staff morale. It gives existing staff a chance to share their knowledge, watch a young person grow and develop, and also to analyse their current practises as they break them down to teach others.

Key facts about your organisation

Number of apprentices you employ in in what roles

Eight in Business Administration

Outline of services
Catch22 provides UK-wide projects and support services in five areas where our work can make a real and lasting difference in young people’s lives, for their families and for the whole community by finding them education and training opportunities that are right for them learn, giving them a chance to earn a living by, have a safe place to live and alternatives that keep them away from crime and enable them to give back to the community. These five areas rarely stand alone, each one can affect the other. Catch22 deals with them all.

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