Apprenticeships & Traineeships in England. Presented by Colin Biddulph Employer Development Manager

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1 Apprenticeships & Traineeships in England Presented by Colin Biddulph Employer Development Manager

2 Apprenticeships in England Subtitle here 2 apprenticeships are the centre-piece of the Government s approach on vocational training ambition is to create access and opportunity for young people to embark on skilled employment recent successive Governments support has reinvigorated the programme moving forward-new reforms employer ownership, trailblazers & Funding The future of apprenticeships in England-Implementation plan Insert presentation title here 00/00/2012 NAS

3 National Apprenticeship Service What we do 3 end to end responsibility for apprenticeships in England provide free, comprehensive and impartial apprenticeships adviceand wider skills support-traineeships and funding work with employers to develop their knowledge and confidence to implement and sustain an apprenticeship recruitment and talent management programmes provide modern, online application, matching and support tools apprenticeships for all ages (16+) and increasingly at all academic levels support employers to set in place foundations that will maximise returns on investment for the employer, and Apprentices alike. regional divisions across England-working with all partners and stakeholders LEPs-transforming opportunities and lives.. Insert presentation title here 00/00/2012 National Apprenticeship Service

4 Apprenticeships in England Positioning-ROI 4 did you know that Apprenticeships are good for business: 96% of employers that take on an apprentice report benefits to their business and 72% of businesses cited improved productivity as a direct result of recruiting an apprentice? apprenticeships are available in 170 industries with 1,500 different job roles across a variety of levels? This includes progression to degree level with Higher Apprenticeships-expanding real career pathways and opportunities Hear from the apprentices themselves via You Tube or Agency web site Support for stakeholders-case studies from employers across all sectors available via Agency web site, with access to marketing support and materials-ie Campaign in a Box Insert presentation title here 00/00/2012

5 What is a Traineeship? A new programme that addresses problems consistently raised by employers about young people, and gives access to young people to work opportunities and experience Too often young people lack the right skills and attitudes. Demonstrate poor job application skills Have little or no experience of seeking or being in work Held back by under developed literacy and/or numeracy skills Lack understanding of the behaviours required in the workplace designed to prepare young people for work, preferably into an apprenticeship

6 What is a Traineeship? 4 elements a high quality work placement to give the young person meaningful experience, develop workplace skills, and provide an opportunity to prove themselves to an employer. focused period of work preparation training. This might focus on areas like CV writing, interview preparation, job search, selfdiscipline and inter-personal skills. english and maths for young people who have not achieved a GCSE Grade C or equivalent. flexibility to include other elements such as vocational/industry specific content & qualifications

7 Who are they for? Initial Assessment is Key Need intensive Support (long way from Job Market) Need Support but; work ready in 6 months Apprenticeship/ Job Ready

8 Why employers get involved Traineeships : allow employers to open up their recruitment process to a wider range of candidates, enabling them to talent spot and reduce the risks of recruitment. educate young people in how your business works and what would be expected of them in the workplace. Inform young people about your wider industry and encourage young people to consider a career in your industry. provide development opportunities for existing staff as supervisors, mentors and managers.

9 A Good Traineeship Progression is realistic prospect Robust Initial assessment Know who the employer is Interest matched to employer Individualised ILP/ T Agreement Employer really involved Stimulating work placement Help & support young person Proactive employer Quality Interview with feedback No prospect of progression No initial Assessment Vague about the employer Any old work placement Generic ILP/No Agreement Minimal Employer involvement Boring work placement Extra pair of hands Passive employer No interview Vague feedback

10 Traineeship Programme Leave with: Positive reference Action plan to work on Better understanding of work Careers advice for sector Affinity to employer/brand Had a positive experience Employment in other sector

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