Apprenticeships | Virgin Media O2 on the diversity, talent & value apprentices bring to their organisation

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) takes place between 5 to 11 February 2024 and is an opportunity for the education and skills sector to celebrate the achievements of apprentices around the country and the positive impact they make to communities, businesses, and the wider economy. The theme of this year’s week-long campaign is ‘Skills For Life’.

To mark the annual campaign, HR Grapevine (HRGV) sat down with Karen Handley, Head of Future Careers at Virgin Media O2, to discuss the business’ strategy when it comes to recruiting apprentices, why they are vital to the company’s success, and busting some of the myths surround apprenticeships...