ARE APPRENTICESRIGHT FOR YOU?

A YW PRENTISIAIDYN ADDAS I CHI?

Rachel Searle, Skills for JusticeChris Rushworth, Skills for Law

Framework of work based learning & qualifications (job competence, wider business skills, industry & employer specific training & technical knowledge)

Apprenticeship framework/standard nationally agreed by employers across the sector to deliver the knowledge, skills and competence for the role

Intermediate, Advanced and Higher (degree) levels

Apprenticeships in >170 industries and 1,500 job roles

>100,000 employers have or do employ quality apprentices in over 200,000 locations

What is an Apprenticeship?

Knowledge qualification (one only - governed by pathway chosen)* Extended Diploma also available

Competence qualification: L4 Diploma in Providing Legal Services

Employee Rights & Responsibilities

Essential Skills Wales: L3 Communication

Essential Skills Wales: L2 Application of Number

Essential Skills Wales: L2 ICT

L4 Diploma in Personal Injury

Litigation*

L4 Diploma in Debt Recovery & Insolvency

L4 Diploma in Commercial

Litigation

Wider Key Skills:Improving own learning & performance / Working with others / Problem solving

L4 Higher Apprenticeship in Legal Services (Wales)

What is the apprenticeship?

* Delivered in Phase 1 by external provider ^ Delivered by individual police force

Government backing across UK

• “Apprenticeships offer a unique package of support, qualifications and experience” . Ken Skates, Dept Minister for Skills 26/3/14

• Higher Apprenticeships should be on a level footing with a place at a top university and today’s figures show that we’re certainly heading in the right direction in achieving this. Ken Skates, Dept Minister for Skills 26/3/14

• apprenticeships and investing in apprenticeships is actually a win-win situation David Cameron, Prime Minister, 12/3/13

• “Taking on a keen, enthusiastic young person isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s good for business” Angela Constance, Minister for Youth Employment, Scottish Government 21/2/14

Broadening the talent pool for your workforce

How will the apprenticeship link with your recruitment & Equality & Diversity strategies?

How will it develop from & feed into other progression pathways?

How will you overcome barriers – ignorance and misconception, parity of esteem, cultural change

Apprenticeships as part of wider workforce development strategy

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Apprenticeships - helping your business grow

72% businesses Apprenticehsips.org.uk

96% of employers Apprenticeships.org.uk

2/3rds businesses Apprenticeships.org.uk

2/3rds businesses Apprenticeships.org.uk

80% Institute of Chartered Accountants

• Decide – Apprenticeship pathway or not?

• Determine – Which job roles & apprenticeships

• Develop – Relationships (Sector Skills Council, Training

Providers) & Apprenticeship framework (if needed)

Use ‘Are Apprenticeships right for you checklist’ across departments

Welsh Linkshttps://www.careerswales.com/employers/server.php?show=nav.9829http://wales.gov.uk/topics/educationandskills/skillsandtraining/apprenticeships/apprenticeship-programmes/?lang=enUseful UK government web linksSMEs http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/employers/apprenticeships-for-small-business.aspx Large employershttp://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/employers/large-employer-toolkit.aspx

What to consider before making your decision

Any Questions?

Rachel Searle, Business Development Manager (Nations), Skills for JusticeRachel.searle@sfjuk.com

Chris Rushworth, Business Development Advisor (Legal), Skills for LawChris.Rushworth@financialskillspartnership.org.uk