Wessex Internet is opening a new base in Codford, between Warminster and Salisbury, to deliver its recently awarded government contract and connect 14,500 additional premises in south Wiltshire.
Quickline Communications aims to allocate at least 5% of its workforce to formal apprenticeships or graduate development schemes in the next five years.
This commitment has been made through its membership of The 5% Club which aims to bridge the gap between education and employment
Quickline will celebrate the arrival of its first cohort of apprentices in 2024. Further plans include the integration of graduates and participants in paid year-long industry placements.
Wendy Hiley, HR and Talent Acquisition business partner at Quickline, said: " By offering structured apprenticeships and graduate programmes, we aim to foster a culture of learning and growth within our organisation, while positively impacting the communities we serve."
Julie Holmes, Social Values Manager at Quickline, said: “Membership of The 5% Club serves as a platform for companies like Quickline to showcase our commitment to talent development and drive positive change in workforce development strategies.”