A new approach to

ApprenticeshipsCrown Plaza Reading

26th March Kate Reed

Introductions

• Teacher/ trainer/ employment support specifically for young people• Development of training and apprenticeships

in the voluntary/ social enterprise sector with employers • Apprentice employer• UKCES funded programme supporting apprenticeship

growth with SME’s• UK Apprenticeship Agency

Watersports Apprentice: Sarah Wardle

Img. courtesy of Simon Burt

This Session

• Think about the true value of Apprenticeships • Identify the practical challenges and obstacles faced

by organisations in the Sector • Consider the different models available to recruiting

and employing Apprentices• Review some of the support available for employing

an Apprentice

Evaluate whether you can begin to recruit Apprentices / Grow your Apprenticeship programme

Value of Apprenticeships

• A simple equation Employer gain =

(apprentice output + apprentice subsidies) – (apprentice wages + apprentice training costs)

• Average annual organisational benefit from hiring an apprentice in the UK

1. Business Admin £5973 per year 2. Hospitality and Catering £5250 per year3. Customer Service £4253 per year

Value of Apprenticeships

• There is a significant ££ return of hiring an Apprentice.• Other benefits to hiring Apprentices to employers

1. Improved service delivery – 72%2. Improved staff morale – 63%3. Improved staff retention – 60%4. Improved ability to attract new

staff – 55%5. Brought new ideas to the

organisation – 54%

Source – The Value of Apprenticeships. The Centre for Economics and Business Research Ltd (2014)

A few questions to discuss

If not• What has stopped you

employing them? • What job role(s) could you

recruit an Apprentice into? • What would be the advantages

to employing Apprentices for your organisation

• What help / support would you need to employ an apprentice?

If yes • Why do you employ them? • In what job role(s)?• How much do you pay

them?• What value do they add to

your organisation?• Is there scope for growing

the number of Apprentices you employ?

Do you currently employ Apprentices?

Challenges – real and perceived

• Complexity and bureaucracy• Finding the right apprentice• Finding the right training provider• Getting independent and expert advice• Shaping the “system” to meet your

business needs• Risk if the apprentice doesn’t work out• Increased administrative burden• Seasonal and or part-time work

Models of Employment – Traditional • Apprentice employed directly by employer • HR managed by employer • Full time role for 52 weeks per year • Employer liaises with training provider

• Requirement for employer to have minimum 30 hours per week of work for 52 weeks of the year including training• Require employer to have effective and flexible HR and

Payroll functions

Employer

ApprenticeProvider

Models of Employment – Emerging • Apprentice employed by Apprentice Training Agency (ATA) • HR and payroll managed by ATA• Apprentice can be shared across employers • ATA liaises with apprentice, employers and provider• A recruitment agency approach for apprenticeships

• Employer can elect to employ apprentice when they require (e.g. part time role, seasonal job). ATA coordinates activity across employers and provider.

• All HR support provided by a central organisation (ATA)

ATA

Employer

Provider

Employer

Apprentice

Support Available

Funding • Some support available for small employers (less than 50

employees)• Eligibility Criteria in place based on age of apprentice• SME Employers can be paid subsidy for recruiting up to 5

Apprentices.• £1500 per Apprentice www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-grant-employer-fact-sheet

Advice and Guidance • UK Apprenticeship Agency are here to help.

www.gov.uk/take-on-an-apprentice

Any Questions?

Further Advice and Guidance

• We are happy to help and support.

• Info@ukapprenticeshipagency.co.uk • Kate Reed

Kate.reed@cornwallmarine.net