apprenticeships Employers Guide
Welcome More employers should take responsibility for the training and development of their existing or future workforce and with the right funding and training provider this can be easily achieved Steve Stanier Senior Human Resources Manager Birmingham Women s NHS Foundation Trust The Apprenticeship Team at Bournville College are here to assist organisations in the recruitment of new staff and to up-skill existing staff to help with skills shortages. Apprenticeships offer employers the chance to train their workforce for the future and a young person a full time job and valuable qualifications. Bournville College will help assist employers right from the start; discussing the right framework, completing an organisational needs analysis, promoting the vacancy free of charge and undertaking all initial assessments of the learner. Bournville College is organised around your needs and is staffed by trainers who are qualified and experienced practitioners in their subject areas. Our Business Development Team forms the vital link between business, trade organisations, funding bodies and the College. If you would like any more information or have any queries please contact us on the details below. 0121 477 1400 bournville.ac.uk apprentice@bournville.ac.uk LinkedIn /company/bournville-college 1 2
The College Bournville College has a long history of providing education and training in the community, dating back to 1899 when the Cadbury family recognised the need to develop its workforce. Bournville Day Continuation School was first established in 1913 and referred to as Bournville College from 1949. Our landmark campus is part of the regeneration project of the former MG Rover works and was the first phase of the ambitious redevelopment plan for Longbridge. The College campus features state-of-the-art facilities which include Mac suites, over 1000 computers, Wi-Fi internet access, 3D cinema room, online learning material and much more. In addition, our Construction and Building Services Centre is a 30,000 square feet purpose built facility which comprises of workshops for plumbing, brickwork, gas and new technologies, electrical, painting and decorating as well as ACS Gas Test Centre. The Centre was designed in consultation with Construction Training Industry Board and local employers to be able to accommodate future curriculum expansion driven by continuous industry changes and technological advances. Bournville College also offers commercial areas including hair & beauty salons, MOT testing centre and Conference Centre boasting 5 function rooms and seating up to 200 delegates. 3 The apprenticeship scheme has given us the resources for continued growth and we re able to give back to the local community by providing our apprentice with a long term career Karen Bowe Managing Director Concentric Lettings Birmingham 4
Apprentice Recruitment Process EMPLOYER WANTS AN APPRENTICE CONTACT BOURNVILLE COLLEGE Talk. 0121 477 1400 Write. apprentice@bournville.ac.uk Outcome - Convert existing staff Bournville College to arrange a visit within 5 working days. Business Development team complete an organisational needs analysis. Company provide job description & personal statement plus T&Cs Company interview & recruit new apprenticeship. Agree start date and inform Bournville College by phone or email Outcome - Recruit new apprentice Bournville College will advertise a vacancy free of charge through www.apprenticeships.org.uk Bournville College will undertake initial assessment; enrol learner, complete skill scan and the employer signs Learner Agreement within 5 working days Recruiting the right apprentices can really help to grow your business, fill the skills gaps in your organisation and help ensure the future prosperity of your company by introducing young people into your workforce Eddie Newitt Managing Director Midland Dance Supplies 12 weekly reviews undertaken with learner and manager. Monthly learner support/mentor available Bournville College Assessor/ Trainer allocated within 5 working days & commence Programme Learner Completes Apprenticeship 5 6
Sector Areas Because of the success of our first two apprentices and great support from Bournville College, we would, without a doubt certainly look into offering more apprenticeships at Headway. The apprentices are very highly thought of and it s pleasing to see the progress they re making on a daily basis Helen Bourke ABI Deputy Manager Headway West Midlands Apprenticeships are designed to meet the needs of your business. This means that apprenticeship training is always relevant and delivered by people who genuinely understand what you do. Bournville College offers apprenticeships in the following sectors: Accounting Activity Leadership Art & Design Barbering Business Administration Beauty Therapy Children & Young People s Workforce Customer Service Creative & Digital Media Production Electrical Electronic Engineering Electrical Insallation Facilities Services & Management Hairdressing Health Care Health & Social Care Hospitality Services IT Logistics Operations Managment & Team Leading Marketing Music, Live Events & Promotion Painting & Decorating Plumbing - Heating & Ventilation Professional Chefs & Catering Rail Transport Engineering Retail Sales & Telesales Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Team Leading & Management Traffic Office Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Warehousing & Storage 7 8
Reasons to Choose Apprenticeship Programmes Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes designed around the needs of employers, which lead to recognised qualifications. Apprenticeships give you a competitive edge in the marketplace Apprentices have high levels of commercial awareness and actively implement activities that generate more revenue Apprenticeships provide a structured national training route across all pathways that caters for the on-going professional development of employees in the sector Apprenticeships provide the opportunity to develop sustainable employment opportunities across the sector Apprenticeship frameworks provide the opportunity to undertake a portfolio of skills and qualifications that will allow individuals to progress We wouldn t be growing and running as effectively without the apprenticeship scheme. It s a really good idea for employers as you are able to mentor and train your way Dean Billington Director Triton Telecom 9 10
Age Grant The more small businesses work with Bournville College and grow their own with sustainable jobs at the end of it, the quicker the nation will get back on its feet and the safer and more satisfied our society will be Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham Chairman NeutrinoBI Did you know you could get up to 3,000 towards your business if you employ an apprentice? The Government age grant can help you: Create apprenticeships for young people Support apprenticeship wages You will receive a one-off payment if you take on a young person Your business may be eligible if: Your organisation employs no more than 50 employees You can commit to employing an apprentice for 12 months or longer (or the time it takes to complete the apprenticeship) You have not recruited an apprentice in the last 12 months You would employ a young person aged 16-24 Recruit a Birmingham City resident For more information please contact Jennifer Johnson on 0121 477 1413 or email jennifer.johnson@bournville.ac.uk 11 12
How are Employers Supported? With skills shortages and recruitment issues affecting UK businesses, apprenticeships are seen as a cost-effective solution to future recruitment needs. Throughout the apprenticeship process, Bournville College will work closely with the employer. Below outlines roles and responsibilities during the programme: Bournville College s roles: Deliver vocational training Keep in regular contact with learners and employers Encourage and motivate learners in the training programme Help learners to understand long term benefits of training and qualifications Identify any problems or concerns which learners may have at an early stage Share any identified concerns with an employer and agree suitable solutions where learners want to change their training programme or job Employer s roles: Help learners to understand the long term benefits of training and qualifications Provide opportunities for learners to practice their skills Give learners time to work and develop their portfolio Encourage learners to attend and show real interest in their off-the-job training Be aware of any problems or difficulties which may be facing learners Share your concerns with Bournville College Help learners to find suitable alternatives if they decide that they are on the wrong training programme or doing the wrong job Some employers may think that the apprenticeship programme is complicated but if you use the right provider like Bournville College then it can be very successful Glen Ivison HR Manager Birmingham Hippodrome Trust 13 14
Apprentice of the Month Bournville College is delighted to announce the initiative of Apprentice of the Month. The award is open to all apprentice employees working in your organisation in partnership with Bournville College. Small businesses benefit from employing apprentices and Bournville College is always ready to help. I would certainly approach the apprenticeship scheme in the future The initiative has been launched to recognise the value that apprentices bring to your organisation and to reward the individual for their hard work during the scheme. Nominating an apprentice gives your organisation the chance to be recognised for your support and commitment to the apprenticeship scheme too. Each month a panel will select a winner and present the individual with vouchers and conclude with a case study / press release on the organisation and apprentice, conducted by the College s marketing team. Sarah Wood Owner The Health and Beauty Clinic, Stourbridge For more information please contact Jennifer Johnson on 0121 477 1413 or email jennifer.johnson@bournville.ac.uk 15 16
Our apprentices are both professional, hard-working and have a good working relationship within the branch and customers. I am looking forward to seeing them develop further; they have a very bright future in this organisation Ian Chapman, Assistant Branch Manager SAS Direct 17 18
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