Jobs scheme graduates land apprenticeships with Lanarkshire biotech firm

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Young apprentices in Lanarkshire are carving out a career for themselves after graduating from a government jobs scheme.Angel Guard, an East Kilbride-based biotech company, has offered five of their Kickstart graduates apprenticeships.This has granted them the relevant skills and qualifications including diplomas in digital marketing, software development and other specialist coding, design and programming qualifications.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Amongst their young apprentices is Becca, who had previously found her hearing loss to be an obstacle in her job-hunt, but was able to overcome this when she landed a role with the Kickstart scheme – which, in turn, has launched her graphic design career.Elaine Waggott, operations director and owner at Angel Guard, said: “The Kickstart scheme is just the beginning of the journey for our young employees like Becca."We have made the decision to enrol them in the QA apprenticeships as we believe that by investing in our Kickstart Graduates, this will not only benefit their career opportunities, but also enrich the knowledge and commercial value they bring to our company.”Over 130,000 young people have now started roles with the UK Government’s Kickstart scheme, with many staying on as apprentices when their Kickstart jobs end, providing the skills