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Gagan Mohindra MP visits
Gagan Mohindra MP has learned about the various apprenticeships offered at Thames Water during a recent visit to Maple Lodge Sewage Treatment Works.
The MP for South West Hertfordshire met Thames Water apprentices on Friday 15 February as part of National Apprenticeships Week, which highlights the positive contributions that apprentices make to individuals, businesses and the wider community. During the visit he spoke with a number of apprentices who are based at the site and discussed the benefits of earning and learning at the same time.
Gagan Mohindra MP for South West Hertfordshire said: “It was great to speak to apprentices from Thames Water when I visited the Maple Lodge sewage treatment works during National Apprenticeship Week. I was pleased to hear about the variety of learning experiences that they are involved in, and it is important that apprenticeships are encouraged as a great way for young people from all backgrounds to gain invaluable skills."
Eleni Thomas, Level 6 Project Manager at Thames Water said: “Taking part in an apprenticeship at Thames Water was the best option for me to kick start my career. It enables me to earn and learn at the same time, while giving me various opportunities to develop valuable skills. I enjoyed meeting Gagan and discussing the benefits of my apprenticeship and how it’s a great option for those looking to develop lifelong skills that will always be needed.”
Karima Khandker, Director of Resourcing, Skills and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Thames Water said: “Our apprenticeship scheme is crucial to our plans to build a pipeline of skills from our communities and from the education sector, to ensure we have a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the customers we serve. As we continue to turnaround our
business, we’re excited to enhance our drive for social mobility and provide access for all, offering careers people will
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apprentices at Maple Lodge STW Gagan Mohindra MP meets Thames Water apprentices as part of National Apprenticeships Week.
Gagan Mohindra MP and apprentices at Maple Lodge STW
love and be proud of over the course of their lifetime.”
The water company offers a range of college level to degree level apprenticeships in a variety of roles from engineering to quantity surveying, with apprentices guaranteed employment once they graduate. Since September 2023 over 162 people started an apprenticeship with
Thames Water, with 98 of these candidates joining from outside the business.
As part of its skills strategy, the water company is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce by building a pipeline of skills from local communities and the education sector and by creating lifelong employment and learning opportunities for its employees.
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