Westmorland and Furness Council hosted a special celebration during National Apprenticeship Week to honour the contributions of its apprentices across the region.
The Kendal Town Hall event began with messages of thanks from senior leaders and included a presentation by the council’s Early Careers and Apprenticeship Ambassador Network, known as WE CAAN, which promotes apprenticeships as an entry point into local government roles.
Councillor Jonathan Brook, leader of Westmorland and Furness Council, told the apprentices: "You are such an important part of this council.
"You bring fresh eyes and ears, with energy into our mix, and you have a key part to play, as we blend your thoughts and ideas with the experience and insights of those of us who have been around for a bit, or indeed a lot, longer."
The event also included personal stories from apprentices, including Amy Langcake, who recently joined the council as a business administration apprentice.
Ms Langcake said: "I’m really enjoying my apprenticeship and the amount of support and opportunities available is incredible.
"I’m excited to continue developing my skills and to see where my apprenticeship can take me."
The council currently employs 164 apprentices in fields such as highways, engineering, digital services, health and social care, education, business administration, legal, and finance.
The council is preparing to launch its 2026 apprenticeship opportunities at the start of March.
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