apprenticeships Employer s Guide

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1 100 YEARS OF QUALITY apprenticeships Employer s Guide

2 More employers should take responsibility for the training and development of their existing or future workforce and with the right funding and training provider this can be easily achieved Steve Stanier Senior Human Resources Manager Birmingham Women s NHS Foundation Trust 1

3 Welcome The Apprenticeship Team at Bournville College are here to assist organisations in the recruitment of new staff and to up-skill existing staff to help with skills shortages. Apprenticeships offer employers the chance to train their workforce for the future and a young person a full time job and valuable qualifications. Bournville College will help assist employers right from the start; discussing the right framework, completing an organisational needs analysis, promoting the vacancy free of charge and undertaking all initial assessments of the learner. Bournville College is organised around your needs and is staffed by trainers who are qualified and experienced practitioners in their subject areas. Our Business Development Team forms the vital link between business, trade organisations, funding bodies and the College. In the Ofsted Inspection report 2011, it was commented that Partnership work is outstanding. Productive partnerships enable the college to be highly responsive to the needs of its community and employers. If you would like any more information or have any queries please contact us on the details below bournville.ac.uk apprentice@bournville.ac.uk LinkedIn /company/bournville-college 2

4 The College Bournville College has a long history of providing education and training in the community, dating back to 1899 when the Cadbury family recognised the need to develop its workforce. Bournville Day Continuation School was first established in 1913 and referred to as Bournville College from Our existing landmark campus is part of a 1 billion regeneration project of the former MG Rover works and the first phase of the ambitious redevelopment plan for Longbridge. The College campus features state-of-the-art facilities which include Mac suites, over 1000 computers, Wi-Fi internet access, 3D cinema room, online learning material and much more. Bournville College has one of the most technically advanced campuses in Europe and offers employers, students and general public access to a variety of technology. Bournville College also offers commercial areas including hair & beauty salons, MOT testing centre and Conference Centre boasting 5 function rooms and seating up to 200 delegates. 3

5 The apprenticeship scheme has given us the resources for continued growth and we re able to give back to the local community by providing our apprentice with a long term career Karen Bowe Managing Director Concentric Lettings Birmingham 4

6 Apprentice Process EMPLOYER WANTS AN APPRENTICE CONTACT BOURNVILLE COLLEGE Talk Write. Outcome - Convert existing staff Bournville College to arrange a visit within 5 working days. Business Development team complete an organisational needs analysis. Company provide job description & personal statement plus T&Cs Company interview & recruit new apprenticeship. Agree start date and inform Bournville College by phone or Outcome - Recruit new apprentice Bournville College will advertise a vacancy free of charge through Bournville College will undertake initial assessment; enrol learner, complete skill scan and the employer signs Learner Agreement within 5 working days 12 weekly reviews undertaken with learner and manager. Monthly learner support/mentor available Bournville College Assessor/ Trainer allocated within 5 working days & commence Programme Learner Completes Apprenticeship 5

7 Recruiting the right apprentices can really help to grow your business, fill the skills gaps in your organisation and help ensure the future prosperity of your company by introducing young people into your workforce Eddie Newitt Managing Director Midland Dance Supplies 6

8 Because of the success of our first two apprentices and great support from Bournville College, we would, without a doubt certainly look into offering more apprenticeships at Headway. The apprentices are very highly thought of and it s pleasing to see the progress they re making on a daily basis Helen Bourke ABI Deputy Manager Headway West Midlands 7

9 Sector Areas Apprenticeships are designed to meet the needs of your business. This means that apprenticeship training is always relevant and delivered by people who genuinely understand what you do. Bournville College offers apprenticeships in the following sectors: Activity Leadership Barbering Business Administration Beauty Therapy Cleaning Construction Creative & Digital Media Production Design Engineering Facilities Management Hairdressing Heating & Plumbing Hospitality & Catering IT Management Marketing Medical Secretaries Motor Vehicle Maintenance Painting & Decorating Rail Engineering Retail Sales & Tele-Sales Social Media Supported Teaching and Learning in Schools Team Leading and Management Traffic Office Warehousing & Logistics 8

10 Reasons to Choose Apprenticeship Programmes Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes designed around the needs of employers, which lead to recognised qualifications. Apprenticeships give you a competitive edge in the marketplace Apprentices have high levels of commercial awareness and actively implement activities that generate more revenue Apprenticeships provide a structured national training route across all pathways that caters for the on-going professional development of employees in the sector Apprenticeships provide the opportunity to develop sustainable employment opportunities across the sector Apprenticeship frameworks provide the opportunity to undertake a portfolio of skills and qualifications that will allow individuals to progress Apprenticeship wage is a minimum of 2.65 per hour; however you can pay more, if you choose to 9

11 We wouldn t be growing and running as effectively without the apprenticeship scheme. It s a really good idea for employers as you are able to mentor and train your way Dean Billington Director Triton Telecom 10

12 The more small businesses work with Bournville College and grow their own with sustainable jobs at the end of it, the quicker the nation will get back on its feet and the safer and more satisfied our society will be Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham Chairman Neutrino BI 11

13 Age Grant Did you know you could get 3,000 towards your business if you employ an apprentice? The Government age grant can help you: Create apprenticeships for young people Support apprenticeship wages You will receive a one-off payment if you take a young person Your business may be eligible if: Your organisation employs no more than 1000 employees You can commit to employing an apprentice for 12 months or longer (or the time it takes to complete the apprenticeship) You have not recruited an apprentice in the last 12 months You would employ a young person aged Recruit a Birmingham City resident who is 6 months + unemployed For more information please contact Jennifer Johnson on or jennifer.johnson@bournville.ac.uk 12

14 How are Employers Supported? With skills shortages and recruitment issues affecting UK business, apprenticeships are seen as a cost-effective solution to future recruitment needs. Throughout the apprenticeship process, Bournville College will work closely with the employer. The below outlines roles and responsibilities during the programme: Bournville College s roles: Deliver vocational training Keep in regular contact with learners and employers Encourage and motivate learners in the training programme Help learners to understand long term benefits of training and qualifications Identify any problems or concerns which learners may have at an early stage Share any identified concerns with an employer and agree suitable solutions where learners want to change their training programme or job Employer s roles: Help learners to understand the long term benefits of training and qualifications Provide opportunities for learners to practice their skills Give learners time to work and develop their portfolio Encourage learners to attend and show real interest in their off-the-job training Be aware of any problems or difficulties which may be facing learners Share your concerns with Bournville College Help learners to find suitable alternatives if they decide that they are on the wrong training programme or doing the wrong job 13

15 Some employers may think that the apprenticeship programme is complicated but if you use the right provider like Bournville College then it can be very successful Glen Ivison HR Manager Birmingham Hippodrome Trust 14

16 Small businesses benefit from employing apprentices and Bournville College is always ready to help. I would certainly approach the apprenticeship scheme in the future Sarah Wood Owner The Health and Beauty Clinic, Stourbridge 15

17 Apprentice of the Month Bournville College is delighted to announce the initiative of Apprentice of the Month. The award is open to all apprentice employees working in your organisation in partnership with Bournville College. The initiative has been launched to recognise the value that apprentices bring to your organisation and to reward the individual for their hard work during the scheme. Nominating an apprentice gives your organisation the chance to be recognised for your support and commitment to the apprenticeship scheme too. Each month a panel will select a winner and present the individual with vouchers and conclude with a case study / press release on the organisation and apprentice, conducted by the College s marketing team. For more information please contact Akeila Browne on or akeila.browne@bournville.ac.uk 16

18 24+ Advanced Learning Loans From April 2013, anyone aged 24+ and starting a Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship may apply for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan. The loans are designed to help them pay their tuition fees and are available to all UK nationals. It s easy to apply, their household income isn t taken into account and there s no credit check. They won t have to pay anything back until their income is over 21,000 a year. 24+ Advanced Learning Loans are similar to higher education loans, but have been introduced for further education students and apprentices. To qualify apprentices will need to be: Aged 24 and over at the start of their apprenticeship A resident in the UK for 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship Enrolling on a course at level 3 and above, such as: Advanced Apprenticeships or Higher Apprenticeships The loans are not means tested or credit checked and any individual who meets the criteria will be able to apply for a loan whether they re employed or unemployed the loan will then be paid directly to the college on their behalf. The apprentices don t pay anything up front for their course fees and if they re not earning over 21,000 they won t have to pay anything back until they reach this salary. For more information please contact the Student Finance Team on /1773 or studentfinance@bournville.ac.uk 17

19 Our apprentices are both professional, hard-working and have a good working relationship within the branch and customers. I am looking forward to seeing them develop further; they have a very bright future in this organisation Ian Chapman, Assistant Branch Manager SAS Direct 18

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