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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships. Paul Head Principal, College of North East London (CONEL) Member, London Skills and Employment Board Member, London Apprenticeship Task Force. Apprenticeships – the benefits. For Young People

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Apprenticeships

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  1. Apprenticeships Paul HeadPrincipal, College of North East London (CONEL) Member, London Skills and Employment Board Member, London Apprenticeship Task Force

  2. Apprenticeships – the benefits For Young People • Over 9 out of 10 apprentices are in work or education on completing their Apprenticeship (compares favourably with the national unemployment rate) • 76% of apprentices believe that without their Apprenticeship they wouldn’t be earning their current salary • A great route to further education: 60% of apprentices who completed an Advanced Apprenticeship showed an interest in pursuing a degree level equivalent course • 89% would recommend an Apprenticeship to others Research: BMG, January 2009

  3. Apprenticeships – the benefits For Employers • 77% of employers believe apprenticeships make them more competitive • 76% say apprenticeships provide higher overall productivity • 80% feel that apprenticeships reduce staff turnover • 83% of employers rely on their apprenticeships programme to provide the skilled workers that they need for the future • 88% believe that apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce Research: Populus, February 2009

  4. Apprenticeships – the benefits For North London • Engages local community • Develops skills of existing workforce • Helps tackle unemployment/NEETs

  5. Apprenticeships – in partnership CONEL & London Borough of Haringey CONEL has developed programmes that are: • innovative and customised • tailored to the specific needs of local government CONEL and LB Haringey are currently working together to develop further pathways

  6. Apprenticeships – in partnership CONEL & Homes for Haringey CONEL: • provides support for recruitment of apprentices • administers assessment process and supports interview panel • delivers apprenticeship training in plumbing, carpentry and painting and decorating

  7. Apprenticeships – in partnership Young Apprenticeships : Working with Haringey schools • Art and Design • Fashion • Games Design

  8. Apprenticeships Pathways offered: • Business & Administration • Children’s Care Learning & Development • Cleaning & Support Services • Construction – Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting & Decorating • Information Technology • Public Services • Team Leading • Youth Work

  9. Apprenticeships – The NAS = The National Apprenticeship Service Launched April 2009 Will reinforce the Government’s commitment to ensuring that “every suitably qualified young person has the right to an Apprenticeship by 2013” Focus: “to make it as easy as possible for employers to take on apprentices, streamlining the application process, and offering support and advice at every step for both the employer and learner”

  10. Apprenticeships - more information www.conel.ac.uk www.apprenticeships.org.uk

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