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Jan Mehmet Corporate Learning and Development Manager

“You’re hired !” The Apprentices’ role in Lincolnshire County Council’s Trainee strategy. Jan Mehmet Corporate Learning and Development Manager. Our Challenge. Attract and retain workforce needed to transform services Ensure a more diverse and representative workforce

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Jan Mehmet Corporate Learning and Development Manager

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  1. “You’re hired !”The Apprentices’ role in Lincolnshire County Council’s Trainee strategy Jan Mehmet Corporate Learning and Development Manager

  2. Our Challenge • Attract and retain workforce needed to transform services • Ensure a more diverse and representative workforce • Ensure we have the skills , knowledge , and abilities required for the future • Importance of trainees : young people, women returners, older people, career changers ….

  3. Part of a wider strategy for trainees Research report ‘Invest to Improve ‘ Focus on graduates , apprentices Considered other schemes in LCC Made recommendations

  4. What is an Apprenticeship ?“a structured programme of preparation, sponsored by an employer , juxtaposing part-time education with on –the- job training and work experience , leading to a recognised vocational qualification “ Ryan and Unwin

  5. LCC’s apprentices • 21 apprentices at time of research –2007 • Apprentices in all four Directorates and Chief Executive’s department • Two thirds female one third male • Interviewees chosen at random from across the Council’s Services • NVQ and key skills provided by Mouchel Options

  6. What some of our apprentices told us Accessed via the Echo ,Connexions , work experience , Mouchel Options , Some wanted an apprenticeship ,others wanted a job Chance to undertake a qualification Perception this could lead to more opportunities

  7. What some of our apprentices told us • Some did not know much about local government –attracted by the job • Others chose it as wanted to make a difference in the community • Plenty of jobs and a pension scheme • Attracted by the scheme –Care Leavers’ Apprenticeship Scheme (CLAS)

  8. What some of our apprentices told us All undertaking NVQ2 business admin with Mouchel Options Received induction, IT , Health and Safety training from LCC Only one person had been offered future training : appraisee, diversity ,equipment

  9. What apprentices feel they can offer • IT skills • Willingness to learn , flexibility ,enthusiasm, fresh ideas • Raising profile of young people in a positive way • Providing help and support to other staff • Cheap labour

  10. Renumeration • Ranges from £80 to £250 per week • Work at Sainsbury’s at weekend to bump up salary • Not cheap labour , inexperienced so expect lower wage • Work as hard as others : paid less

  11. Key motivators/likes • Relationship with manager • Relationship with colleagues, location, flexible work dress , training • Management support, holidays • Career prospects within LCC

  12. Drawbacks • Title ‘modern apprentice’-lower status at work • Lack of qualifications -need a degree in some jobs ? • Low salary –in some cases • Lack of social life with colleagues outside work

  13. Comments on individuals’ experience • Didn’t expect job to be so varied • Apprenticeships are a brilliant opportunity, had qualifications but no experience , helps you get into a good organisation like LCC, gain experience-enables you to progress • I would recommend CLAS as it gives opportunities I wouldn’t otherwise have had • Chance to earn and learn

  14. Overall • Most rated the experience as better than expected and all wanted to continue in local government • Apprenticeships are seen as an opportunity to get on the career ladder • Many of our apprentices obtain permanent posts in LCC • Care Leavers’ Apprenticeship Scheme (CLAS) is highly recommended by participants

  15. Invest to Improve report : key recommendations • Establish a corporate trainee resource • Explore potential in partnership working and Shared Services • Increase number of apprenticeships • Continue work for the Positive About Young People standard

  16. Recommendations : link to workforce planning and development • Skills pathways • Succession planning • Talent development and enablement • Career development • Mentoring • Promoting equality and diversity

  17. You’re hired ! • Apprenticeships are a vital part of our trainee strategy to ensure Lincolnshire County Council LEADS and PERFORMS to provide quality services to the people of Lincolnshire • Today’s apprentice can be the Chief Exec of the future !

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