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Walsall Works Launch in February 2012

Walsall Works Launch in February 2012. Walsall Works . Walsall Council launched Walsall Works in February 2012 with the aim of : supporting young people into work stimulating employment within local businesses

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Walsall Works Launch in February 2012

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  1. Walsall Works Launch in February 2012

  2. Walsall Works Walsall Council launched Walsall Works in February 2012 with the aim of : supporting young people into work stimulating employment within local businesses The scheme will be offering 550 young people aged 16-24 the opportunity to access an apprenticeship.

  3. Walsall Works Apprenticeship Sectors Walsall Works will unlock jobs with small and medium sized enterprises within the following growth sectors; Niche and high value manufacturing and engineering Environmental technologies and construction Financial, professional and business services Creative and digital services Health and social care Logistics

  4. Walsall Works Criteria Focus on Walsall SME’s in growth and key sectors 2 year gap since last Apprentice 35 hour+ per week contract over 12 months minimum Minimum Hourly Rate of Pay (£3.00 - 16-17yr olds, £4.98 - 18-20yr olds, £6.08 - 21-24 yr olds) Employer committed to sustainable employment Employee to apprenticeship staff ratio

  5. Achievements to Date: 121 Businesses registered interest in Walsall Works

  6. Walsall Works Employers to date

  7. Achievements to Date: 224 Apprenticeship Opportunities identified with Walsall Businesses

  8. Roles That Will Be Created

  9. Achievements to Date: 708 young people registered in Walsall Works

  10. Walsall Works Starts Richard White (23), from Caldmore has started his apprenticeship with West Midlands Autos as a trainee mechanic. Josh Beck (19),from Shelfield Walsall has started his apprenticeship with Pinfold Patterns as a apprentice tool maker. Alex Jackson (18) from Coalpool Bloxwich has commenced his apprenticeship with Regent Engineering

  11. Walsall Works Pre-Apprenticeship Scheme Walsall Works is offering 190 Pre-apprenticeship opportunities. We will supporting young people who are not ready to complete a full apprenticeship through a 20 week course which will enable them to gain : Literacy  and Numeracy skills Employability skills A  4 week work placement  Intensive job search Guaranteed job interview City & Guilds qualifications Level 1 qualifications

  12. Walsall Works Pre-apprenticeship Construction Course

  13. How will Walsall Works pay the £3,000 Appendix 2 form Send out Grant Agreement for signatures First payment after 4 weeks Second Payment at the midpoint of the apprenticeship Final payment on confirmation of sustainable employment

  14. Walsall Works Logo Use the Walsall Works logo for any promotional material that you use to offer employer the £3,000 incentive. Logo is available in colour and black and white Contact the team for advice and guidance for using the Walsall Works branding Pass any communication mentioning Walsall Works to the Walsall Works team for approval

  15. Question & Answer Session

  16. Dates of Future Session Monday 28th January 2013, 9.00am – 10.30am at Walsall Council Chamber, Walsall Town Hall, Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1TP

  17. walsallworks@walsall.gov.uk walsallworks@walsall.gov.uk Contact Details 01922 654322 Walsallworks@walsall.gov.uk www.flicker.com/walsallworks @Walsallworks Search for Walsallworks

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