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Walsall Works

Walsall Works . Walsall Works started in April 2012 to: support young people into apprenticeships stimulating employment within local businesses The scheme will be offering 740 young people aged 16-24 the opportunity to enter a pre-apprenticeship programme or a apprenticeship . Headlines .

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Walsall Works

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  1. Walsall Works Walsall Works started in April 2012 to: support young people into apprenticeships stimulating employment within local businesses The scheme will be offering 740 young people aged 16-24 the opportunity to enter a pre-apprenticeship programme or a apprenticeship

  2. Headlines 164 employers have signed up as interested creating 304 new employment opportunities 71 young people have started their Apprenticeship through Walsall Works 87 young people have now started the Pre-Apprenticeship programme 111 young people have been supported into employment and training

  3. Our Employers 164 Businesses registered interest in Walsall Works

  4. Our Apprentice Starts Amy Newton has started her Apprentice Dental Nurse training with Ashleigh Dental Practice Alex Jackson (18) from Coalpool Bloxwich has commenced his apprenticeship with Regent Engineering Managing Director at Teepee training apprentices Jack Lavender (19) and Daniel Greatex (20) both from the Darlaston area

  5. Potential Apprentices Opportunities 304 new jobs identified with Walsall Businesses

  6. Apprentice roles

  7. Pre-Apprenticeships 290 Pre-apprenticeship places available in all sectors. These will offer each young people the support to get ready to start a full apprenticeship through a 24 week course which will enable them to gain : Literacy, Numeracy & ICT Skills Employability Skills Customer Care 4 week work placement  Intensive Job Search Guaranteed job interview City & Guilds qualifications in a desired sector Accreditation to a Level 1 qualifications

  8. Pre-Apprenticeships Starts Cohort 1 Starts - 17 Construction & Green Skills - 14 Health & Social Care Cohort 2 Starts - 10 Business Admin - 16 Construction & Green Skills - 12 Health & Social Care - 15 Sports & Leisure

  9. Construction apprentices at work Health & Social Care receive a award for success Pre-apprenticeships

  10. Walsall Works Re-Launch Criteria Walsall Works continues to focus on unlocking jobs within enterprises from the 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 Construction

  11. Walsall Works Re-Launch Criteria Focus on Walsall SME’s but will consider Large Companies if they traditionally don’t take apprentices No gap needed since last Apprentice start 35 hour+ per week contract 12 months minimum work placement Employer committed to sustainable employment Employee to apprentice staff ratio of approx 2:1

  12. Walsall Works Re-Launch Incentive £3,000 for employers taking on a young person aged 16 or 17 at a rate of £3.00 per hour £4,500 for employers taking on a young person aged 18 to 20 at a rate of £4.98 per hour £6,000 for employers taking on a young person aged 21 to 24 at a rate of £6.19 per hour

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

  14. How to use the Walsall Works Logo? Use the Walsall Works logo for any promotional material that you use to offer employer the £3,000- £6,000 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. Capturing Added Value? Indications of levels of Leverage attracted ie AGE Grant, Skills Funding Agency, Bursaries Additional outcomes for learners Progression to Advanced & Higher Apprentices Breaking barriers for non-traditional groups

  16. Communication News Articles and Editorials in Business Desk, Express & Star, Regeneration, Apprenticeship, Insider, Prosper Updates on www.walsall.gov.uk/walsall_works Social media sites on twitter and facebook Dedicated email and telephone number

  17. Support Us Return signed contracts immediately Submit claims on time to ensure payments Promote Walsall Works to employers Signpost young people to the NAS website Market on your websites and publications Join our Celebration event in April 2013

  18. Question & Answer Session

  19. Dates of Future Session Monday 29th April 2013, 10.00am – 11.30am at Walsall Council Chamber, Walsall Town Hall, Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1TP

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

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