Young Apprenticeship Programme

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1 Young Apprenticeship Programme Michelle Wright Business Development Manager What could you do with ten pairs of extra hands?

2 Why the Apprentice Route? Opportunity to Earn while they Learn Funding available apprenticeship framework Priority given to young people aged 16 18, Funding also available for 19+ Apprenticeship completed within a 12 month period Ageing workforce Poor perception of waste industry What s in it for the apprentice? 12 months work experience Reference from employer Nationally recognised qualification which consists of: Full Level 2 Qualification (Cleansing & Support Services) Technical Certificate Employee Rights & Responsibilities Personal Learning & Thinking Functional Skills in Literacy & Numeracy The government has set a minimum wage of 2.65 per hour rising with age agreed with the Trade Union Congress Support to gain employment or further training on completion

3 Apprenticeship Training for Frontline Services Tailor qualifications to meet requirements Variety of pathways choose units according to role Government skills pledge minimum Level 2 All qualifications cover Customer Service Team Building Health & Safety Build in any of your specific needs e.g. sharps training, graffiti removal by pressure washer, graffiti washer by hand, Litter & the Law, street cleaning, litter picking, waste collection. Financial and Contractual Benefits Agency staff typically per week v Apprentices 100 per week approx. No central costs i.e. recruitment etc No Training costs as gain qualification as part of apprenticeship No management fee or retention fee Other contract benefits Employing local young people Staff trained to governments Skills Pledge level 2 target Pick the best for full time employment no fee

4 How Does it Work for the Partner Organisation? Our commitment Complete Recruitment process 6 weeks Job Centre plus NAS Website Work Providers NEET Register Eligibility checks i.e. entitled to work in the UK, numeracy and literacy assessments, borough residents, references etc. 2 Week pre apprenticeship training filter process Gain L1 quals 2 Week intensive training Induction Work Ready Health & Safety 3 further days to assess competencies. Where are the Apprentice Schemes? London Quadrant Craven District Council Bradford Metropolitan Borough Council Hackney Council ( 2 nd Round) Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Enterprise Islington (Waste and Grounds) Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council London Borough of Southwark Hambleton District Council Enfield Council Twin Valley Homes Continental Landscapes London Boroughs Richmond, Croydon & Hounslow

5 What are the Apprentices Doing? Litter picking/street sweeping Refuse Collection Clearing void properties Clearing/Cleaning Bin Stores Grounds maintenance/basic horticulture Cleaning bins and recycling centres Collecting recyclables Clearing tree pits Leaf collection Snow clearance Graffiti removal Beach cleaning

6 SEASONAL STAFF Seasonal Vacancies Do you recruit seasonal staff? If you employ 3 or more staff we can recruit for you We require Job description Interview date Start date Rate of pay Re assurance they are qualified Work ready Saves time

7 Employability Programme 10 days Screening Qualifications City & Guilds L1 Learning to Learn Getting on At Work (Managing your Money) Introduction to Facilities Management tailored Licence to Clean Employability Skills Trainer Feedback You interview the successful candidates REDUCE RISK Traditional Recruitment Nordic FMA CV Quals CV Interview Interview FMA Risk Risk Assess E3

8 Access the Youth Contact Wage incentive Eligible up to 2,275 per person Part time between 16 & 29 hrs/wk 1, Full time over 30 hrs/wk 2, One off payment made must work full time or over 30 hours per week Job lasts over 26 weeks Minimum wage Small businesses part payment after 8 weeks Available until April 2015 QUESTIONS? Michelle Wright Business Development Manager M : michelle.wright@nordicpioneer.co.uk