Tring: Grass Roots launches apprenticeship scheme for 2014

Leading employee and customer engagement company Grass Roots has confirmed that its apprenticeship scheme for 2014 is progressing with recruitment events planned at several schools in the area and new opportunities being created across the business.

A high-profile local employer, this year it is extending the reach of its scheme to ensure that roles will be made available to apprentices in any of the company’s four divisions: employee solutions, customer engagement, promotions & incentives and meetings & events.

The Tring-based company designed its own bespoke apprentice scheme four years ago to source talented young people and support them through a fast-track development programme. During this time, 12 apprenticeships have been offered roles, each of which have led to full-time positions within the company.

Dave Sweeney, a senior designer in the Grass Roots creative studio, commented: "Having these talented and enthusiastic individuals coming into our team has energised us all. All the apprentices we have taken are passionate and quick to learn new skills 'on the job'. We're thrilled to be able to offer these opportunities and look forward to welcoming more young people soon."

Gemma Dalton, a junior artworker apprentice, said: "I am so pleased I managed to secure one of the sought-after apprentice roles at Grass Roots. I’ve now been with the company for over a year and am thoroughly enjoying myself. I’m developing my skills and have been made to feel so welcome."

HR business partner Trish Breen runs the scheme and is passionate about nurturing and developing these bright young individuals. "It is a pleasure to watch these fantastic young apprentices growing into their own full-time positions. They are adding value across the business and we have had excellent feedback from all the line managers that have taken them on."

The company, which has been headquartered in Tring for over 30 years, has three offices in Tring and Wendover.