WorldSkills UK, Apprenticeships and Careers Advice

1. WorldSkills UK, Apprenticeships and Careers Advice Presented by Jaine Bolton Chief Operating Officer - The National Apprenticeship Service and Official Delegate for WorldSkills UK

2. Institute of Careers GuidancePresentation Content Introduction WorldSkills and The Skills Show Squad UK Competitor progression Squad UK – Apprenticeships and Vocational studies Apprenticeships in England – Key messages Apprenticeships across the UK Good for business? Good for the Individual? Communication strategies and IAG National Apprenticeship Service

3. WorldSkills and ApprenticeshipsSkills Development at the heart of all that we do…… • A new home for WorldSkills UK… • In December 2010 the work of WorldSkills UK became part of the remit of the National Apprenticeship Service. • A new role in the world of Skills Development • June 2012 Official Delegate for WorldSkills UK and Chief Operating Officer of the National Apprenticeship Service. • A unique view • Privilege of working closely with talented individuals, training partners and employers from across the UK National Apprenticeship Service

4. WorldSkills UKDelivering excellence in Skills Development WorldSkills UK helps deliver economic growth and improved levels of skills through competitions, awards and local activities. The Skills Show (NEC 15-17 November 2012) Embodies the essence of inspiring future Careers allowing people to see Skills in action and “have a go” for themselves. National Apprenticeship Service

5. WorldSkills UKSquad UK Squad UK are a cross sector team selected from Wales, Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. Landscape Gardening – Crossgar, Northern Ireland CNC Turning – Nuneaton, England Web Design – Carmarthenshire, Wales Electrical Installations – Dungiven, Northern Ireland Welding – Clackmannanshire, Scotland Plumbing and Heating, Denbighshire, Wales Jewellery making – Essex, England Mechanical Engineering – Kirkbride, Scotland National Apprenticeship Service

7. WorldSkills and ApprenticeshipsSkills Development at the heart of all that we do…… • Regardless of their home nation the majority of WorldSkills Squad UK have one thing in common. • They began or progressed their careers through the vocational education system or by becoming an Apprentice . • Team UK won five Gold, two Silver, six Bronze medals at WorldSkills London 2011, our best performance ever. National Apprenticeship Service

8. Apprenticeships in England – key messages • Raising the Participation Age • An Apprenticeship is a post 16 option available to meet the requirements of Raising the Participation Age. • Progression • Apprenticeships are jobs with training and qualifications and are suitable for pupils of a wide range of abilities and career aspirations - Intermediate, Advanced, Higher • Quality • Quality Action Plan was published by NAS and shows how quality continues to be addressed through a range of measures and the actions that have been taken since late 2011. • Minimum Duration • Introduction of the 12 month minimum duration for Apprenticeships for 16-18 year olds. For those aged 19 + Apprenticeships will last between one and four years unless prior learning and attainment has been recorded. National Apprenticeship Service

9. UK Apprenticeship comparison 2011

10. UK Employer Opinion counts • 83% of employers who employ apprentices rely on their Apprenticeship programme to provide the skilled workers that they need for the future. • 1,200 employers in 26 industries rated Apprenticeships more highly than purely academic studies because they have the experience and skills to contribute from day one. • 81% of consumers would prefer to use a company that employs apprentices. • 80% of those who employ apprentices agree that they make the workplace more productive. • 88% of employers who employ apprentices believe that Apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce. National Apprenticeship Service

11. Apprenticeships are‘Good for Business’ • "Whilst Apprenticeship programmes represent an initial investment for the company in terms of time and resources, at the end of the cycle the apprentice will have become a very valued addition the team with thorough understanding of business critical areas.” • Phil Milward, Human Resources Director, General Motors UK and Ireland. National Apprenticeship Service

12. Employer Roll of Honour National Apprenticeship Service

13. ApprenticeshipsGood for the individual? Survey results In a survey of 5000 people currently or having completed an Apprenticeship in the previous 12 months A clear majority of apprentices (79%) believed that the Apprenticeship had improved their ability to do their job. An even larger proportion (84%) believed that it had provided them with skills or knowledge of benefit within their current or desired area of work. Four-fifths (81%) believed that undertaking the Apprenticeship had improved their overall career prospects. Four-fifths of apprentices (82%) believed that the Apprenticeship had provided them with skills of benefit across sectors. Three quarters (74%) believed it had improved their teamwork, communication and/or social skills.

14. ApprenticeshipsImpact on Personal Development “There is clear evidence of the impact of Apprenticeships in raising aspiration” A large majority (82%) of current and former apprentices agreeing that the Apprenticeship had made them more enthusiastic about learning. Over three quarters (77%) feeling that they had a better idea where they were going with their career. “Apprenticeships also equip individuals with the confidence they need to fulfil their aspirations” Almost nine in ten (87%) strongly agreeing that they are more confident about their own abilities as a result of undertaking the Apprenticeship. Nearly two thirds (62%) agreed that the course had improved their overall quality of life.

15. Apprentice Learner Survey 2012Sources of Information Advice and Guidance (IAG)

16. NAS Communication and IAG Strategies NAS strategies are focussing on reaching the individual through a series of Channels • Employers • Partners and Providers • Careers Advisers • Schools • Parents and other influencers (social media, web etc)

17. Careers advice – the crucial link • To help schools meet their duty to deliver impartial careers Information, new resources – Apprenticeship IAG, structured lesson plans and workbooks are now available for Careers Advisers and schools to download National Apprenticeship Service

18. Apprenticeships in England – key messages • Through Inspiring the Future, employers and apprentices are now volunteering to speak about careers including Apprenticeships in their local schools and colleges. • Schools can register to view the volunteer profiles and invite speakers of their choice. • http://www.inspiringthefuture.org/ • Live vacancies • There are up to 15,000 Apprenticeship live vacancies available via our website. • www.apprenticeships.org.uk. National Apprenticeship Service

19. ApprenticeshipsCareer Service Partnership National Apprenticeship Service

20. UK Apprenticeship resources England www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/partners/IAG For access to resources for careers advisers and schools IAG@Apprenticeships.gov.uk to capture e-mail feedback, suggestions and queries from Careers advisers in order to provide information and inform future developments For information in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/content/modern-apprenticeships http://www.careerswales.com/ http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsni National Apprenticeship Service

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