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Aspire Discover Training Programme: Applications open now!

A Gateway to Careers for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities

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We are proud to introduce the LCRCA Aspire Discover Training Programme

Starting in March 2025.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is proud to introduce our Aspire Discover Training Programme. We are providing training and valuable experience to help more local people access local jobs. We are here to support residents establish future careers in public service that make a difference to local communities.

We aspire to become more representative of the communities we serve, by improving the long-term diversity of our workforce. We believe that diverse teams are key to making better decisions and improving outcomes for the 1.6m people of the Liverpool City Region.

What is it like to train with us?

What is the LCRCA Aspire Discover Training Programme?

This 12-month full-time training programme is for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic residents of the Liverpool City Region, hosted by LCRCA and starting in March 2025. Applications go live on 25th November 2024.

Trainees will complete the programme as a group, and the training provided includes: learning about yourself, learning about the organisation, learning about and gaining support in finding the right next opportunity, and networking. Trainees will also be supported to achieve a recognised Project Management Qualification from the Association for Project Management (APM).

Trainees will receive a £19,000 bursary (awarded monthly over the 12 months) and a travel pass to help with living costs and support access to the programme.

What does the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority do?

We provide local services for people across the region, including trains and buses, education and employment programmes, safer cycle routes, housing support and ferry services. We support local businesses to start and grow and help households find work. We also help provide access, skills and equipment for people who do not have access to the internet.

We recognise the barriers many people face to accessing good quality jobs, training, and support.

That’s where our LCRCA Aspire Discover Training Programme comes in.

What training opportunities do we have and in which departments?

What are the Training Opportunities available?

There are 6 training opportunities available, hosted within specific departments across the organisation:

Trainee Project Officer (Project Delivery)
Trainee Business Analyst (Project Delivery)
Trainee Project Officer – Housing Retrofit (Housing Partnerships)
Trainee Policy Officer – (Policy)
Trainee Transport Support Officer – Transport (Bus Development)
Trainee Tidal Project Officer – Mersey Tidal Power Project (Renewable Energy)

Eligibility

Must be 18+, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic LCR resident (Liverpool, Halton, Wirral, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens)
Math and English Level 2 (GCSEs or equivalent)
Trainee must be able to commit to a full-time training programme (Monday to Friday) starting in March 2025. Typically, 9:00-5:00, with some flexibility on timings (for example, for caring responsibilities).

No previous experience in public service required.