Apprentice making 'dough' at Hemingbrough bakery
A baking bonkers teenager has found the apprenticeship of her dreams thanks to a service that helps businesses grow by taking on an extra pair of hands.
Selby
Grace Chesmore, 19, has no more 'knead' for a job search as her career is set to rise like that of her heroine, Mary Berry, after securing the job with training at the Bread Bin in Hemingborough.
After a collective 60 years in the business, owners Tracy and Martyn Robinson felt it was time to pass on some of their skills.
"We've struggled to recruit in the past, but the Apprenticeship Hub service helped with all aspects, including identifying the right training provider and finding Grace," said Tracy. "We've recently bought the building, so we're putting a lot of investment into the business and it's great to have on board Grace, who really shares our enthusiasm.
"The hub is an excellent service, easy and straightforward. We're busy people, so it was useful to have all the research done about the most relevant apprenticeship framework and the types of providers who offered it."
Grace, who decided A Levels weren't for her, is looking forward to learning and earning with the apprenticeship.
"I don't mind early mornings," she said. "I've always been really keen on baking and I especially like working with bread. Now I'll be doing what I love, while learning new skills, gaining qualifications and being paid a wage."
The North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Hub offers impartial advice and support to help businesses thinking of taking on apprentices in the Selby area and throughout North Yorkshire.
The free county council service, funded through Leeds City Region, also offers information on the Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (AGE), which can be £1,500 provided they haven't taken on an apprentice within the last 12 months.
To learn more, contact Karen at apprenticeshiphub@northyorks.gov.uk.