Regeneration agency launches two-year training programme with starting salaries of 拢21,000, plus bonus.

English Partnerships has launched a two-year graduate training programme in regeneration skills.

The national regeneration agency is aiming to attract 12 graduates from a range of disciplines. The successful candidates will be offered full funding for a recognised qualification and will gain experience working in roles at EP, the Housing Corporation and the North West Development Agency.

Eileen Scott, director of organisational development at EP said: 鈥淲orking in urban regeneration offers an amazing diversity of opportunity that few other careers can.鈥

EP is offering a starting salary of 拢21,000 with six monthly bonuses and after two years this will rise to the high 拢20,000s. The first intake is expected in September 2005.