Corus provides A-level solution

16 Aug 2007

As local students consider their A-level results, Corus at Port Talbot and Llanwern is providing an alternative solution to the purely academic world of college or university.

With a starting salary of £14,000, an additional quarterly bonus, up to 35 days holiday and a final salary pension, it must be worth a thought for students who want to get their career going.

Says Corus spokesman, Robert Dangerfield, “Many young people find the prospect of earning very attractive, but it’s important that the learning process does not end there. Our functional trainees receive training within our business and there are opportunities to forge ahead with a personal learning and development plan during their working life.”

Corus employs about 25 functional trainees in key areas of the business: process development and manufacturing technology, product and market development, supply chain and commercial management.

“At the moment we’re specifically looking out for talented young people with science-related A- and O-levels. There are at least a dozen trainee places unfilled,” says Robert.

Minimum entry requirements are 2 A-levels or equivalent at grade C or above, plus grade C or above in English Language and Maths GCSEs (or equivalent). Some functional traineeships do require specific subjects.

“Students can find out more at www.corusgroupcareers.com,” Robert adds.

Ends.

For further information, please contact Robert Dangerfield on 0791 726 7795.

• Corus is Europe's second largest steel producer with revenues of £9.7 billion and crude steel production of 18.2 million tonnes in 2006, primarily in the UK and the Netherlands. Combining international expertise with local customer service, the Corus brand represents quality and strength, providing innovative solutions to the construction, automotive, packaging, mechanical engineering and other markets worldwide. Corus is a subsidiary of Tata Steel, the world's fifth largest and second most global steel producer.  With a combined presence in nearly 50 countries, Tata Steel including Corus has 84,000 employees across five continents and a pro forma crude steel production of 27 million tonnes in 2007.
  
• Corus Strip Products UK directly employs 5,300 men and women in South Wales. A vital part of the local economy, a wide and diverse community of contractors are also involved in the industry.
  
• Corus has sites across Wales, including Port Talbot, Llanwern in Newport, Trostre near Llanelli, Pontardulais, Caerphilly, Caldicot, near Newport, and Shotton on Deeside.

Corus is committed to supporting the communities in which it operates. It believes that areas such as health, safety, the environment and developing youngsters not only sustain good communities, but also are important for maintaining the best workforce for the future.