Mature Apprenticeship Pilots

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1 Mature Apprenticeship Pilots University of Central Lancashire 25 April 2017 Simon Wilkinson Department for Work and Pensions

2 Today Background Process Outcomes Department for Work & Pensions 2

3 Background LEP identified a high level of unfilled vacancies Dispelling myths persuading hearts and minds Involvement of Skills Funding Agency Concept of apprenticeship as a critical skills need Department for Work & Pensions 3

4 Process Approached Jobcentre Plus outline implementation plan Unemployed identified as potential candidates Engagement with the 9 providers and 6 JCP offices Aide memoires produced with SFA Department for Work & Pensions 4

5 A steep learning curve Outcomes Finding the most suitable referral system Knowledge of work coaches went from zero Improved relationships between providers and JCP Flexibility needed around entry level Know your challenges / area / sectors / skills gaps Department for Work & Pensions 5

6 Thank you Department for Work & Pensions 6

7 Apprenticeships for the more mature- a case study on how upskilling existing staff can be beneficial to employers and employees Duncan Nicholson 7

8 Duncan Nicholson Rathbone Training Rathbone Training is a leading youth charity, focused on helping young people gain the right skills to help them move into sustainable employment. Last year, Rathbone supported 8,500 Young People to change their lives through learning, helping them into work, education or training by planning progression from day one. By focusing on the positives, we build self-esteem, confidence and resilience. This enables young people, many who had previously lost hope, to regain their self-worth and re-engage in learning. Many of our young people go on to become peer mentors and peer-educators, further building our capacity to help more young people. The young people that Rathbone Training works with face multiple challenges; poor school achievement, SEND, low expectations and lack of opportunities in our society. We believe in the potential of every young person to achieve a positive future. Rathbone Training provides a unique combination of formal education and training, work experience and youth work together in a flexible and tailored offer. Rathbone Training has been re-accredited the Matrix Standard for Information, Advice and Guidance. Recent Ofsted inspection grade is Good for our apprenticeship provision in England. We hold the Bronze Fair Train National Quality Standard for Work Experience. Our philosophy and our approach to working with young people today is inspired by the vision of our founder, Elfrida Rathbone. Her ground breaking education work early in the 20th Century was underpinned by her belief that everyone, whatever their starting point in life, could make progress through learning. We passionately believe that Elfrida s vision at the start of the 20th Century remains as relevant in the 21st Century. Our fundamental belief is unchanged. Given the right opportunities and support, all young people can learn, can progress, can achieve success in their chosen careers and become young adults who play a positive part in our society. 8

9 Rathbone Training When we think about apprenticeships many will be surprised to learn they aren t just for the young but are available for older workers too. In 2014/15, over 55,700 of those starting an apprenticeship were aged 45 to 59. A further 3,400 were aged over 60 9

10 Rathbone Training We re living longer and our workforce is changing. The number of people aged 50 to State Pension age in Britain is expected to rise by 3.2 million between 2014 and 2024, while the number aged 16 to 49 will have reduced by 200,000. Employers will increasingly need to employ and retain the skills and experience of older workers to remain competitive and avoid skills shortages in the future. 10

11 Skills Support for the Workforce Funded by:

12 Introduction Jane Vout Head of Partnerships NW

13 Overview Workforce development support Aims Supporting workforce development, economic well-being and business growth across Lancashire: Improve business leadership & management skills Workforce development / succession planning Offer tailored solutions and flexible delivery to meet skills priorities Support emerging sector needs Higher Apprenticeship and pathway development.

14 Overview redundancy support Aims Support businesses by providing skills and employability support for employees at risk of redundancy, or within 3 months of leaving an organisation due to redundancy: Employability skills communication, CV writing, interview skills Career planning understanding the local market, introduction to business sectors and the skill requirements Confidence & motivation building working with other individuals English & mathematics IT skills Introduction to vocational courses Job Brokerage.

15 Deliverables & Scope Deliverables Skills Support for the Workforce, basic skills - 4,500,000 Skills Support for the Workforce, intermediate/higher - 7,500,000 Response to Redundancy- 2,000,000 Deliver vocational training to 2000 local employees Progression routes to Apprenticeships Scope Learners must be 16+, employed or at risk of redundancy Available to businesses within the Lancashire LEP area* Businesses within 7 identified priority sectors (70%); Health and Social Care Finance & Professional Services Construction Visitor Economy Energy & Environmental Technologies Advanced Manufacturing Creative and Digital *Funding for SMEs and a number of large employers.

16 Training Available Introduction to Team Leading and Management IT Users (ECDL) Introduction to Customer Service Introduction to Business Admin Introduction to Hospitality Diploma in Business Admin L2 Customer Service L2 Team Leader L2 IT L2 Health & Social Care L2 ILM - L2 / L3 Taster Diploma in Hospitality Supervision & Leadership - L3 Taster Diploma in Health and Social Care - L3 Taster Certificate in Education and Training - L4 Taster Diploma in Personal Training & Fitness Instructing - L3 Taster

17 Supply Chain Glass Related NVQ Qualifications Facilities Services Supply chain offer Business Improvement Techniques Driving Goods Vehicle Retail Plastering Warehousing and Storage Civil engineering Hospitality Bricklaying Social Media Construction operation Customer Service Joinery Food & Beverage Life Science & Health Business Administrator Building Maintenance Food Production & Cookery Digital & Creative Contact Centre Ground work Spectator Safety Low Carbon Team Leading Shop fitting Functional Skills Financial, Business and Professional Low Carbon Food & Drink Advanced Manufacturing Visitor Economy Health & Social Care First aid H&S Food Safety

18 Key benefits Training needs analysis Up-skill your staff Improved staff retention Accredited training Flexible delivery Fully funded training* Linking with LEP business initiatives Training is tailored Learner achieves success Tailored training Can continue their learning to achieve higher level qualifications Learner in control of their learning Accredited qualifications Can learn anywhere they have the internet Dedicated support

19 Next steps Contact Us Jane Vout- Head of Partnerships Julie Garfield - Business Manager julie.garfield@learndirect.com Will Holloway- Engagement Manager William.holloway@learndirect.com For further information contact us: learndirect.com/tred TRED@learndirect.com