The document discusses the benefits of hiring apprentices for businesses. It outlines that apprentices provide a clear return on investment through their productivity and lower costs of recruitment and training compared to experienced workers. Businesses that hire apprentices experience greater productivity, lower recruitment costs, lower training and retention costs, increased employee satisfaction, and greater loyalty and quality of work. The document provides examples from case studies of businesses that have seen these benefits from their apprenticeship programs. It also outlines the process for businesses to get started with an apprenticeship program.
Welcome Ask how many are aware of apprenticeships and assess what they know. What careers do they associate with Apprenticeships etc. This presentation is aimed to give you some more information about Apprenticeships including: - what they are - how they are structured - the qualifications you can gain - how they are delivered - Progression Routes - Benefits - How to find an apprenticeship
This is an outline of the Apprenticeship programme. Apprenticeships are NVQ2 equivalent to GCSE level, Advanced Apprenticeships are NVQ3 equivalent to A Level. Training usually involves day release, students study for a technical certificate and cover Key Skills of numeracy, literacy and IT and Communications. There is a very wide range of subjects on offer, not just the traditional areas such as engineering and construction. More unusual roles include Glass Blowing, Computer Games testing, Youth Work and Nuclear De-commissioning but there are many generic roles such as Business Administration and Customer Services. (Examples can be tailored to audience).
This is an outline of the Apprenticeship programme. Apprenticeships are NVQ2 equivalent to GCSE level, Advanced Apprenticeships are NVQ3 equivalent to A Level. Training usually involves day release, students study for a technical certificate and cover Key Skills of numeracy, literacy and IT and Communications. There is a very wide range of subjects on offer, not just the traditional areas such as engineering and construction. More unusual roles include Glass Blowing, Computer Games testing, Youth Work and Nuclear De-commissioning but there are many generic roles such as Business Administration and Customer Services. (Examples can be tailored to audience).
Research Populus report 2008
Govt funding covers the cost of training for 16-18 year olds in most cases but there are some cases where the employer has to make a contribution. Maximum employer contribution for adults is 42.5% but some providers ask for less Apprentices must be paid a minimum of £80 a week, (this will go up to £95 week in Aug 09) but employers are encouraged to pay the going rate for the job.