2. The concept of apprenticeships
has been tried and tested
for 800 years.
Sorcerers had them, knights had them and now
ICT & Digital professionals are working with them too!
WHAT IS A WYRE ACADEMY APPRENTICESHIP?
The Wyre Academy apprenticeships are high quality, Tech Industry Gold approved, structured work-based
learning programmes designed around the needs of employers. They combine genuine employment and
mentoring with training and assessment from academy experts.
TDM’s Tech Industry Gold apprenticeships programmes include nationally recognised City & Guild apprenticeship
qualifications and are accredited by Tech Partnership employers for their quality, focus on productivity and the level
of support businesses receive.
KEY BENEFITS
The Wyre Academy are measured and funded on
successful qualification outcomes. We therefore
actively help employers in the recruitment process
by assessment screening and filtering out only
enthusiastic, passionate and highly skilled potential
apprentices for them to interview.
Apprentices can progress from Intermediate (school-
leaver) through Advanced (college-leaver) and up to
Higher Apprenticeship (foundation degree) Levels.
This talent development process provides a real
alternative to the public education system and
allows employers to build the workforce skills their
organisation really needs.
Apprentices will develop the skills relevant to the
current market in the industry they are working for,
becoming a real asset to the company that employs
them.
Apprentices develop an excellent organisational fit
and genuine understanding of your business.
Employers gain improved staff retention through
“growing your own talent” approach.
Apprenticeships are a low risk and cost effective
investment that develops talent for your business
from your local area.
FAQs
Who are the Apprenticeships for?
Any employer can access the Wyre Academy
apprenticeships support for both new recruits and
existing employees aged 16 and over. An apprentice
is usually 16-18 years old, but can be any age. It’s
applicable for anyone who wants to improve their
skills.
Who pays for the programme?
There is up to 100% funding for apprenticeships
programmes - determined according to eligibility. *
Employers who take on an apprentice are fully
responsible for their salary. Apprentices must be paid
at least the national apprentice wage or national
minimum wage.
How long will the programme last?
Each Apprenticeship Programme Level (Intermediate,
Advanced or Higher) will usually take between
12 and 24 months to complete - depending on the
Level, the career pathway chosen and the delivery
model agreed with both the employer and the
learner.
* Full government funding for 16 - 18 year olds.
Subsidised funding for 19 - 23+ year olds investment
by employer or co-funded by employer and
apprentice.
TDM Wyre Academy’s Apprenticeship success rate is 92%
3. Will hiring an apprentice bring any value to my business?
The return on an apprentice far outweighs an employer’s initial investment as employers themselves will be the
first to tell you. Warwick Institute of Employment Research (IER) shows that IT Apprenticeships are
comparatively low cost to employers so employers’ gain a return on investment on average in around 6 months.
• 83% of UK employers rely on their apprenticeship programme to provide the skilled workers that they need
for the future.
• One in five UK employers are hiring more apprentices to help them through the tough economic climate.
• 80% of UK employers feel that apprenticeships reduce staff turnover.
• 92% of UK employers who employ apprentices believe that Apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and
satisfied workforce.
Source: populus
What if we want to deliver our own apprenticeships programmes in-house?
If you have sufficient numbers, TDM can provide you with the staff skills training, management consultancy
support, blended learning programme design and the digital learning management system you need to make
this happen. See: tdm.co for more information.
What if we want to upskill our current staff?
Apprenticeships are available for both new and existing employees. TDM Wyre Academy can provide nationally
and internationally respected courses and IT & Management industry certifications for your existing staff,
including those shown below.
Discounted courses are available for Wyre Academy apprentice employers.
Cunninghams Epos Solutions
“Cunninghams Epos Solutions have now used TDM Wyre Academy several times to
assist in the recruitment of apprentices for a number of key roles within the
company.
The candidates sourced via TDM work in a variety of different roles within the
department including hardware preparation and build, helpdesk support and instal-
lation and technical support.
We traditionally have recruited staff via advertisement and word of mouth, but now
firmly believe that the partnership we now have with TDM and the training that can
be provided to run alongside the daily workload is the way forward. Cunninghams
believe in investing in people and our partnership with TDM enforces this.”
4. Developers
Software Programming,
Games Design & Development,
Software Testing, Database
Administration, etc.
Technicians
Support Technician, Servers,
Operating Systems, Cloud &
Virtualisation, Hardware Repair,
Helpdesk/Service Support, VoIP, etc.
Digital Marketing
& Administrators
Software/Systems Admin,
eCommerce, eBusiness, eLearning,
eMarketing, Social Media, etc.
Networking
Network Administrator, Network
Technician, Network Installer, etc.
Designers
Web & Graphic Design, Apps Design,
Games Design, User Interface
Design (UX), etc.
Cyber Security
Information Security, Cyber
Research Engineer, Security
Engineer, Network Security
Officer, etc.
Which TDM Wyre Academy
pathway will develop your tech
talent now and for the future?
We deliver the following IT Professional & Digital Apprenticeships
with City & Guilds, CIW, CompTIA & Microsoft...
INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED HIGHER
For more information
0333 10 100 68
wyreacademy.com
enquiries@wyreacademy.com
