Middlesbrough company Intelect has marked  its 25th anniversary by hiring a record number of electrical apprentices.

Intelect now employs 28 apprentices across a range of educational levels and disciplines, covering everything from accountancy and design, to mechanical and electrical engineering. The company, based at Intelect Court on Riverside Park Road, welcomed nine new apprentices to its team this September, eight of whom will be studying electrical engineering.

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Intelect director, John Thompson said: “As an employer, apprenticeships have been one of the driving forces behind our business growth.

“They’ve enabled us to widen our business capabilities to service a broader range of clients, all whilst sheltering us from the skills gap that our industry is unfortunately notorious for.

“As we adjust back to normal life following the pandemic, we feel that now, more than ever, it is particularly important that we support young people into meaningful career paths.”

Intelect, which provides engineering expertise to process industries, works closely with six training providers to deliver their apprenticeship programme, including Middlesbrough College, JTL, and Teesside University.

Principal of Middlesbrough College, Zoe Lewis said, “Companies like Intelect are so important to our local community. A business born out of local people who remain committed to supporting and developing local talent.

“We have been delighted to have worked in partnership with Intelect for many years and it has been a pleasure watching their business grow from strength to strength as young people flourish and develop in their new roles.

“This latest record intake of apprentices cements their deserved place as a recent winner at the North East Business Awards and it has been an absolute honour for our team here to have played a small part in their great success.”

 

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