Over 100 Hackney residents are now employed through Hackney Council’s in house award winning apprenticeship programme, an increase of 300% since 2016. These roles are across the council, addressing skills gaps with over half of the previous cohorts moving into full-time employment at the council. The scheme gives residents the chance to have an apprenticeship, paid at the London Living Wage. The council specifically targets opportunities at disadvantaged groups such as care leavers and those from minority backgrounds.  The council has also been supporting local businesses to create high-quality apprenticeships for people who live or study in Hackney. Council assistance in targeting means ensuring that a diverse range of residents have greater access to opportunities.