The ever changing landscape
Thursday 21st November
Anna MorrisonManager of the Beds & Herts
Provider Network
Introductions & welcome What is still the same / new / coming? Frameworks Hertfordshire & National data What does a great Apprentice look like? Challenges Hear from an Apprentice Question & Answers
A real job, with a real employer Paid a salary Contract of employment, holiday, sick
etc. Qualifications Support from a training provider Progression opportunities
NMW for Apprentices now £2.68 per hour
Apprenticeship Agreement included within the contract of employment
Apprenticeship Vacancies links to Universal Job Match (JCP system)
AGE grant for employers extended to Dec 31st 2014
24+ Loans (level 3 and above) Traineeships
Employers at the heart of the system New 1 page frameworks Majority end-point independent assessment
of competency Grading (pass/merit/distinction) Minimum duration of 12 months for all English & Maths ‘stepped-up’ 8 x Trailblazers National Apprenticeship Council established Fully implemented by 2016/2017
New resources to help employers & learners
How to make a flying start
How to apply for an Apprenticeship
Hertfordshire -14.9% 10.4% 11.6%
National -11.6% 3.1% 1.1%
16 17 18 16-18 19-2324+Comparing data from 11/12 to 12/13 - not yet finalised for the year
All ages overall 11/12 to 12/13Hertfordshire 4.1%Regional 0.8%National -1.5%
Framework 2011-12
Framework 2012-13
Hairdressing 254 Hairdressing 225
Customer Service 206 Business Admin 142
IT & Telecoms 183 Children’s Care L&D 126
Business Admin 139 Vehicle Maintenance 91
Children’s Care L&D 132 IT & Telecoms 85
Accountancy 100 Customer Service 69
Hospitality & Catering 90 Hospitality & Catering 68
Vehicle Maintenance 77 Active Leisure 62
Construction Skills 68 Health & Social Care 60
Active Leisure 65 Construction Skills 58
Some of the challenges facing us:
Registrations on Apprenticeship Vacancies Quality of applications submitted Attendance at interview Presentation / ability demonstrated at
interview Information for key influencers about the
range of jobs available Fee charging organisations
Supporting learners to access work experience Support with recruitment process
Preparation of the application form Interview techniques Travel training Personal presentation Work Ethic
Managing expectations Competition for jobs Salary/earnings and working hours Duration of Apprenticeship and commitment required
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