Ric_ Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 We are considering hiring a PFY to assist me 2/3 days a week so that I don't have to run around like a headless chicken. We don't have a huge amount of money for a proper technician so we are considering a work placement kind of scheme or some kind of training scheme where we can get away with paying very little. Does anybody in Lancashire currently run a scheme like this that could help me out on where to start looking for someone? Ideally, I think a university-type bod would be best but 16-19 is also an option.
Dos_Box Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 Runshaw College do Ric. Or I'll ask a collegue of mine who runs Blackpool CLC what they have to offer if you like?
ConTheITGuy Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 We have (or have had - he's just been taken on "properly") a Modern Apprentice from Preston College - with us 5 days a week and paid, I think, relatively peanuts. Apparently they are desperate for placements - might be worth you looking into? Andy
Dos_Box Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 Hmmmm, I recall the problems that Preston College had several years ago with their IT dept and infrastructure. They will learn more out of that place than in it I suspect.
Dos_Box Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 And they are supposed to be teaching them about how IT works?!! Sheesh.
ConTheITGuy Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 Well - he doesn't go into college at all - it's all 'on the job'. By the sounds of it, he's better off! His tutor comes every couple of weeks or so, but that's it! Andy
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