BT OPENREACH
Who are we?BT is a leading provider of communications solutions serving customers throughout the world. Their business covers Telecomms, Internet, Engineering, IT, Customer Service and New Wave Technology. They employ over 100,000 people throughout the UK and over 70 other countries worldwide.What's on offer?The BT Apprenticeship programme for 2008 is now closed. However, if you are interested in applying for next year please register your details with BT Club at www.bt4me.co.uk to get the latest updates and information about what is coming up for 2009.
The disciplines on the programme are varied including Engineering, IT, Customer Service, Motor Mechanics and Administration. There is a guaranteed job offered upon completion of the framework and progression from there is a personal thing but open to everyone keen to move up the company.
Starting salaries on the programme begin at £10,000.Qualifications required will depend on the role being applied for but are usually 5 GCSEs graded A-C (although some roles require less GCSEs)
BT have streamlined their recruitment process this year. Due to large numbers of online applications they have instead established 'recruitment hubs' which are selection days where individuals get a chance to meet BT teams and get a feel for what's on offer.
What to do next?To find out more about how this process works and how to get invited to a hub simply e-mail us at bthub@careersbox.co.uk or go to www.bt.com/apprentice.