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Apprenticeships
A Presentation for Frontline Workers
What is an Apprenticeship?
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Apprenticeships are work based training programmes, which
lead to nationally recognised qualifications.
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Available to anyone over the age of 16 and not in full time
education.
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Apprenticeships earn a wage and work alongside experienced
colleagues to gain job specific skills.
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Apprentices need to be employed i.e. have a contract of
employment
What is an Apprenticeship?
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Apprentices can receive training to work towards nationally
recognised qualifications, often through day release.
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Apprenticeships last between 1 – 4 years in duration.
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Apprenticeships offer an opportunity for people of all ages to
learn new skills and to develop within the workplace.
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They are a proven way to train a workforce, as training is
specifically designed to meet the needs of the employer
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Businesses can be of any size and can have already had
apprentices.
What are the benefits of an
Apprenticeship?
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Improved productivity
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Motivated people – greater loyalty and quality of work
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Employer driven training leading to practical skills and
qualifications, relevant to the needs of the business
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Reduces skills shortages and training costs
What are the benefits of an
Apprenticeship?
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Eases the recruitment process and introduces fresh new
talent
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Addresses issues of an ageing workforce
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The government meets the full costs of apprentice training for
16 to 18 year olds and up to 50% of costs for over 19s.
Key Elements to
Apprenticeship Learning
There are four elements to an apprenticeship which form a
Framework.
A Framework is made up of:
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A competence based element – NVQ levels 2, 3, 4
A technical element – Technical Certificate
A skills element – Practical Training
Key skills – English and Maths
What do businesses have to say?
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75% of employers say that apprenticeships attract a better
calibre of job applicant
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66% believe their apprentice helped them to be more
competitive
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82% rely on their apprenticeship programme to give them the
skilled workers for the future
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81% of businesses said apprentices helped to generate higher
overall productivity
What Manchester Businesses
Tell Us
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Growth businesses are more likely to have a structured staff
training programme and a training budget
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35.5% of businesses are already providing placement
opportunities for young people and 42.5% recruit staff who live
locally first.
These are encouraging signs, however the challenge is that
70% of businesses say they are not likely to recruit
apprentices in the future.
(Source: MCC Annual Business Survey 2011)
What Business Sectors Recruit
Apprentices?
Apprenticeships cover a wide and expanding range of skills and
sectors:
Construction
IT
Hospitality
Management
Printing
Business Administration
Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy Automotive
Law
Health and Social Care
Community and Social Housing
Accounting
Creative and Cultural
Floristry
Horticulture
Sports
Sustainable Resource Management
Facilities Management
And Many More
Sector Growth
Support Available When
Recruiting an Apprentice
The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) supports, funds
and co-ordinates the delivery of Apprenticeships throughout
England. It can:
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Make it as easy as possible to recruit, train and up skill a
workforce.
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Offers free vacancy advertising and recruitment locally
regionally and nationally - Apprenticeship Vacancies.
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Help source appropriate, high quality providers to meet
training needs.
Support Available When
Recruiting an Apprentice
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Act as a single point of contact for information and support.
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Free independent service.
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Help employers access government funding to support
business growth.
www.apprenticeships.org
Recruitment Process
Employer identifies vacancy for an
apprentice
Employer contacts National
Apprenticeship Service
NAS puts employer in touch with
Training Provider
Employer contacts
Training Provider
Training Provider meets with Employer
to identify role requirements and explain
the process
Training provider carries out work place
Health and Safety assessment
Employer can conduct own
recruitment process
Training Provider can assist with
recruitment process
Training Provider aligns training
programme around the apprenticeship
role and the needs of the Employer.
Training can take place in the
workplace or 1 day a week at college.
NAS can assist with
recruitment process
Skills Funding Agency Funding
for Apprenticeships
Funding may be available to cover the cost of training for
apprentices depending on age.
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Cost of training for 16 to 18 year olds funded 100% by the
Skills Funding Agency - no cost to employers
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Cost of training for 19 to 24 year olds funded up to 50% by
the Skills Funding Agency
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Cost of training 25+ year olds may receive a contribution
from the Skills Funding Agency for specified places.
National Initiatives
Youth Contract - £1 billion to help young unemployed people
prepare for work and find a job. From April 2012 for 3 years the
Youth Contract will provide nearly half a million new opportunities
for young people.
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160,000 wage incentives worth up to £2,275 for employers
recruiting 18 – 24 years olds through the Work Programme
An extra 250,000 voluntary work experience or sector based
work academy places
40,000 incentives available. 20k for businesses with less than
50 employees and 20k for businesses with less than 250
employees. To qualify they must not have taken on an
apprentice within the last 3 years.
Additional support through Jobcentre Plus by way of more
adviser time and weekly contact
The Picture in Manchester
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Youth unemployment is high on the agenda
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A Manchester Apprenticeship Strategy is now in place
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Apprenticeship Revolution – 300 in 100 Campaign – currently
242 vacancies been created to date
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Apprenticeship Breakfast Events
The Picture in Manchester
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Greater Manchester response to Youth Unemployment.
Regional bid for 16 – 17 NEET engagement activity via the
Youth Contract – New Economy leading on a bid across 10
GM authorities
GM apprentices 16-24 years old claiming JSA or who are
NEET.
Council entry level apprentice recruitment
Apprenticeship Ambassador Scheme
Greater Manchester Identity
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Greater Manchester buy-in into
Apprenticeship branding – AGMA/CNE
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Financial incentives are a short term
measure
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When speaking to an employer always
have apprenticeships in the front of
your mind and incentives at the back
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Promote the Apprentice Revolution
Identity
Thank You
Any Questions?