Issue - meetings

That a Shared Apprentice Scheme be established as set out in the report to enable the employment of local young people and contribute to the economic regeneration of Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Councillor Stubbs, portfolio holder for Finance and Budget Management, introduced a report seeking approval for the council to establish a Shared Apprenticeship Scheme with both public and private sector organisations.

The alternative option of joining a third party Shared Apprentice Scheme had been considered but the report set out the details of how the disadvantages of such an approach would outweigh the advantages.

On behalf of the Cabinet, the Leader thanked the officers who had worked hard to develop the proposals.

Resolved:     That a Shared Apprentice Scheme be established as set out in the report to enable the employment of local young people and contribute to the economic regeneration of Newcastle-under-Lyme.