Calico Group to deliver 20 apprenticeships for national programme

The Calico Group will deliver 20 apprenticeships as part of the National Citizen Service’s (NCS), UK Year of Service.

The allocation is a full one-fifth of the 100 national placements and will see the group offer a range of nine-month paid work experience placements to individuals aged 18-24.

Calico Enterprise will be leading on the scheme on behalf of The Calico Group and promoting jobs across a range of sectors including housing, construction, social care and training.

The National Citizen Service is a voluntary social development programme funded by the UK Government. The UK Year of Service is co-funded by DCMS and NCS Trust and aims to place 18–24-year-olds into jobs and connect them to paid work providing support in finding the next steps into employment, further education or training.

Sam Howarth, head of enterprise at The Calico Group, said: "Young people are critical to the success of any business and deserve the opportunity and support to embrace opportunities like these.

“So far, the UK Year of Service programme has supported over 300 young adults and engaged with more than 80 employers.”