Virgin Media recruits next generation of talent

Virgin Media will employ 116 young people from its apprenticeship programme this week with more apprentice and trainee opportunities to be made available this summer to help meet the demand for superfast broadband and advanced digital entertainment services.

The company's new chief executive officer, Tom Mockridge, personally congratulated the latest graduates at Virgin Media's annual graduation ceremony in Coventry, urging them to aim high as they help deliver award-winning services to a growing number of customers across the country.

The paid courses, which vary between one and two years in length, give recruits a wide range of digital and business skills with a focus on delivering a fantastic customer experience. Successful graduates also receive nationally recognised qualifications.

Tom Mockridge, chief executive officer of Virgin Media, said: "We are investing in the future of our business as well as the communities we serve by offering young people a great start to their careers with us. They are becoming experts and champions of the fastest broadband and the most advanced TV so have a vital role in serving our customers throughout the country."

Chris Starling, head of apprenticeships for Virgin Media, said: "Our apprenticeship programme has gone from strength to strength with huge demand for opportunities in recent years. Virgin Media's courses offer a superb insight into our business and are an excellent gateway to stimulating and prosperous careers."

Virgin Media has helped 785 current and graduate apprentices since launching its apprentice programme in 2008 and has been recognised as a top employer by the Government's National Apprenticeship Service. Virgin Media was also one of the first companies to support the Government's traineeship initiative, with the first trainees now moving onto full apprenticeship courses.

Amongst those graduating this year was Jekabs Dravnieks, an engineer based in Wellingborough who was named Intermediate Apprentice of the Year 2013 by the Institute of Telecommunications Professionals.

Details of Virgin Media's search for a new intake of apprentices will be announced during National Apprenticeship Week in March.

Further details can be found at careers.virginmedia.com/apprenticeship

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