Haydon Wick Parish Council is proud to celebrate National Apprenticeships Week 2026 by highlighting its ongoing commitment to providing meaningful career development opportunities for young professionals across administration, grounds maintenance, and community services.
The Council has demonstrated its dedication to nurturing talent through structured work placements, apprenticeship programmes, and work experience opportunities that offer real-world experience in public sector administration, parks management, and community engagement.
Three Success Stories
Isaac returned to the Council as a Casual Council Administrator in September 2025 and since then has provided effective project-based administrative support to strengthen the Council’s governance, financial oversight, and information management.
Jayden completed a week of work experience with the Parks and Open Spaces team, receiving comprehensive training in health and safety, tool usage, traffic awareness, and waste management. Despite challenging weather conditions, Jayden demonstrated strong potential and enthusiasm for working in the team across reactive maintenance tasks.
Logan has progressed from seasonal team member to in-house trainee Parks and Open Spaces Operative, gaining qualifications in hedge and brush cutting, pole saw operation, and ride-on mower use. Logan is now practicing these skills at the forefront of the team and showing real leadership potential.
Speaking about the Council’s approach to career development, Georgina Morgan-Denn Chief Officer/Clerk said:
“We believe in investing in our local community by providing opportunities for young people to develop their skills and build rewarding careers in public service. Whether in administration, grounds maintenance, or community engagement, we’re committed to supporting the next generation. The progress of Isaac, Jayden, and Logan demonstrates what can be achieved when we invest time, training, and shared experience in developing our team members.”
Key achievements across the team include:
- Structured electronic databases for legal and financial documents
- Enhanced financial transparency
- Comprehensive grounds maintenance training programmes
- Professional qualifications in specialist equipment operation
- Hands-on work experience with real community impact
Through initiatives like these, Haydon Wick Parish Council continues to demonstrate that local government offers diverse, rewarding, and dynamic career paths for young professionals committed to serving their community.
National Apprenticeships Week is an annual celebration of the impact apprenticeships have on individuals, businesses, and the economy. It brings together employers, apprentices, and industry leaders to showcase the value of work-based learning.
