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Apprenticeships. The ever changing landscape Thursday 21 st November Anna Morrison Manager of the Beds & Herts Provider Network. This workshop. Introductions & welcome What is still the same / new / coming? Frameworks Hertfordshire & National data What does a great Apprentice look like?
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Apprenticeships The ever changing landscape Thursday 21st November Anna MorrisonManager of the Beds & Herts Provider Network
This workshop • Introductions & welcome • What is still the same / new / coming? • Frameworks • Hertfordshire & National data • What does a great Apprentice look like? • Challenges • Hear from an Apprentice • Question & Answers
Still the same… • A real job, with a real employer • Paid a salary • Contract of employment, holiday, sick etc. • Qualifications • Support from a training provider • Progression opportunities
What is new? • NMW for Apprentices now £2.68 per hour • Apprenticeship Agreement included within the contract of employment • Apprenticeship Vacancies links to Universal Job Match (JCP system) • AGE grant for employers extended to Dec 31st 2014 • 24+ Loans (level 3 and above) • Traineeships
What is coming? • Employers at the heart of the system • New 1 page frameworks • Majority end-point independent assessment of competency • Grading (pass/merit/distinction) • Minimum duration of 12 months for all • English & Maths ‘stepped-up’ • 8 x Trailblazers • National Apprenticeship Council established • Fully implemented by 2016/2017
What else is coming? • New resources to help employers & learners How to make a flying startHow to apply for an Apprenticeship
starts data herts/national Hertfordshire -14.9% 10.4% 11.6% National -11.6% 3.1% 1.1% 16 17 18 16-18 19-23 24+Comparing data from 11/12 to 12/13 - not yet finalised for the year All ages overall 11/12 to 12/13Hertfordshire 4.1%Regional 0.8%National -1.5%
challenges Some of the challenges facing us: • Registrations on Apprenticeship Vacancies • Quality of applications submitted • Attendance at interview • Presentation / ability demonstrated at interview • Information for key influencers about the range of jobs available • Fee charging organisations
What could we be doing? • Supporting learners to access work experience • Support with recruitment process • Preparation of the application form • Interview techniques • Travel training • Personal presentation • Work Ethic • Managing expectations • Competition for jobs • Salary/earnings and working hours • Duration of Apprenticeship and commitment required