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Opportunity knocks on the Thames

[ February 1, 2021   //   Chris ]

Over 30 unemployed young people are set to join the Port of London Authority (PLA) in Gravesend and Forth Ports, including Tilbury, for paid six-month traineeships this spring, as part of the Government’s £2.4 billion Kickstart work programme.
The opportunities available, ranging from administration through to operations, will give 16 to 24-year olds a chance to gain important experience in a real working environment.
Group HR manager at Forth Ports, Jackie Anderson, said: “This is not an easy time for people looking to start a career. Kickstart is great new way of reaching out to even more young people. Hopefully it will be a steppingstone for other opportunities for them with us, such as an apprenticeship, or even a permanent job.
“We have a long and proud tradition of investing in opportunities for people entering the jobs market for the first time, with almost 100 apprentices in place in roles across the business, including with engineering, operations and finance.”
Interviews are expected to take place in February, and it is hoped the first successful candidates will be in place in March.

The Port of Tilbury also announced the appointment of a further 10 young apprentices in full time roles across the port following the completion of a successful two-year programme.

On 1 February, the Port of Tilbury, in partnership with the PLA, that it was offering over 30 unemployed young people the opportunity to join the Port of Tilbury and Port of London Authority (PLA) in Gravesend for paid six-month traineeships this spring, as part of the Government’s £2.4 billion Kickstart work programme.

Tags: Port of London; Forth Ports; Tilbury