Apprenticeship Recruitment A FREE VACANCY MANAGEMENT SERVICE FOR EMPLOYERS AND APPRENTICES
Apprenticeship Recruitment What is an Apprenticeship? The Apprenticeship Developing progression to higher level programmes Links to other partners Where to find out more
Apprenticeship Recruitment A Division of Pathway Group Apprenticeship Recruitment Our Priorities are to expand the number of Apprenticeship places offered by employers, particularly with small and medium employers. Increase the number, quality and background of people applying for Apprenticeships, and in particular supporting 16-24 year olds. Make it easier for employers to recruit apprentices and for individuals to search and apply for Apprenticeship vacancies with our vacancy system. Deliver a comprehensive marketing effort to that ensures that employers are aware of the benefits of Apprenticeships.
What is an Apprenticeship? On-the job training Aimed at current and future employers Designed by businesses for businesses Focus on the whole job, not just individual skills Employed Status Available at two levels: Apprenticeship to Level 2 Equivalent to 5 GCSEs grades A-C Advanced Apprenticeship to Level 3 Equivalent to 2 A Levels
The Apprenticeship Recruitment team Employer Engagement Team Promote apprenticeships to employers Sector focus Conducting Fact-Find Organisation Needs Analysis, Health and Safety Risk Assessments Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Team Registering candidates and employers Interviewing candidates and providing information advice and guidance. Matching candidates with employers and fulfilling employers requirements Providing In- Work Support to Apprentice and Employer from the day candidates starts work Training Delivery Team Delivery apprenticeship qualifications in the work place, working closely with all stakeholders
Apprenticeship: Current Structure Common structure to Apprenticeships Specific content determined by Sector Skills Councils Over 180 Frameworks covering 80 industry sectors NVQ /QCF (Competence Based) Apprenticeship - Framework Technical Certificate (Theoretical Underpinning Knowledge) Key skills (Functional Skills) Qualifications (numeracy, literacy and soft skills)
Benefits to Employers Better-trained employees, with the right skills Improved productivity Motivated and loyal workers Potential managers / leaders of the future Improved retention Addressing skills shortages
Benefits to Learners Employed Status Learn while you Learn, minimum of 2.65 per hour, in Oct 2013 this increases to 2.68 Nationally recognised / transferable qualifications A career not just a job A wide choice of industries and employers Apprenticeships can lead to degree level qualifications Appropriate for high achievers
Apprenticeship vacancies Launched in April 2010, across the country and is one of the most popular apprenticeship sites in the country. Enables employers and potential Apprentices to come together A free recruitment service for employers and apprentices Monitors progress of each Apprenticeship opportunity and potential Apprentices Provides ongoing intelligence about unmet demand for Apprenticeships and for Apprentices
Current position: Registered Candidates - over 3000 Successful Candidates over 400 Employers targeted - over 5000 Facebook Likes - over 8000
Apprenticeship progression?
Links to other partners: Solihull College, New College Nottingham, City and Islington College, Gloucester College, Derbyshire Network, West Yorkshire Learning Providers Next Step Advice and Guidance Various job boards Total Jobs, Reed, CV-Library
Contact us : www.facebook.com\apprenticeshiprecruitment Contact the Apprenticeship Team 0800 955 0870 0121 708 0731 0121 707 0550