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WSCC 18-24 Higher Apprenticeships Launch Event st 1 August 2013 Be the Business • 850k WSCC fund to help `kick-start` the local economy • Be the Business offers: • Direct business support • Grants for start-ups and growing businesses • Higher Apprenticeship grants • Managed by WSCC Economic Development Team • Launching TODAY! Higher Apprenticeships theme • Apprenticeships funding to be used to support – Business growth & success – Opportunities for young people • Light-touch internal & external consultation • Recognition of the importance of Higher Apprenticeships - looking to bolster provision • Agreed to focus on Higher Apprenticeships – recognise there are some challenges! WSCC 18-24 Higher Apprenticeship Grant Scheme • Up to £150K available in initial phase • Target minimum 50 new Higher Apprentices • Aiming to raise the profile of Higher Apprenticeships & incentivise employers • Consultation with training providers has provided us with a current picture Where are we now? • Higher Apprenticeships nationally • Higher Apprenticeships and West Sussex – Current provision – Planned provision Scheme Guidance • Who can apply? – Small, medium & large organisations – Based in West Sussex & paying business rates in the County – Some extra requirements for large employers – Under 9 employees? • How much is the grant? – £2500 per grant – Max four grants per employer Scheme Process • Employer application (with support from training providers!) • Decision within 10 days • Four months to recruit Higher Apprentice • Payment after 13 weeks from Higher Apprentice start date The Toolkit • • • • • Employer factsheet Application form with Terms & Conditions Training providers’ contact information Higher Apprenticeship provision in the County All available at www.westsussex.gov.uk/apprenticeshipgrants • All enquiries to [email protected] Small Group Work • Your initial feedback on the scheme – To develop version 2 • Your Q&As WSCC/NAS Communications & Promotion Initial promotion via: • Business networks, Chambers, FSB • Key partners (e.g. District & Boroughs) • WSCC departments/suppliers • Press releases, Twitter, LinkedIn, Web adverts etc. Communications & Promotion • NAS: Working with local areas to promote the grant to encourage the uptake of the Higher Apprenticeship • Sector Skills Councils • Targeted promotion depending on uptake • Training providers Training providers’ role? • Important role in promoting the grants – Additional sales tool • Can be used alongside NAS AGE for first time buyers: a total of £4,000 for new employers! • So how can you help us promote? – Please complete the template and submit this to us today