TraineeshipsGrowing your own workforce

“How do you employ the right young people when there is no experience to judge?”

The Traineeship programme aims to enable employers to assess and develop the talent, aptitude and potential of inexperienced young people before making the commitment to a contract of employment or Apprenticeship. It also gives the young people

the opportunity to try out an employment sector in a supported way before they commit to working in it, and to gain

experience that will support their applications for employment.

What is a Traineeship?

• An education and training programme for 16-23 year olds that is specifically designed to lead to employment which includes:

• a significant structured work placement as the core element

• work preparation training according to individual need

• English and maths support if required• Flexible additional elements to meet labour market

and learner needs

Key features of a Traineeship

Flexible timescale Traineeships can last from a minimum of six weeks to a maximum of six months

Flexible content The content is tailored to the needs of the individual and the host employer based around a structured work placement.

Positive outcomesA Traineeship is designed to prepare young people to enter employment within 6 months

Who is a potential Trainee?

YOUNG(16-24)

MOTIVATED TO WORK

(but currently not employed)

KEEN TO LEARNINTERESTED IN YOUR BUSINESS

SUPPORTED BY A TRAINING PROVIDER NEEDING

EXPERIENCE

OF WORK

It worked for Bradley

Video - Park House School

Who is a potential Traineeship host?

• Could it be your company?

Try the checklist to find out

It works for early years employers

Video – Abacus Day Nursery

What makes a good Traineeship placement?

Shared objectives and expectations

Structured and purposeful work

Supportive mentoring

Preparation for progression

Partnership between employer, Trainee and

training provider

It worked for BGM Heating and Plumbing

Video – BGM Heating and Plumbing

Questions?

Produced as part of the Traineeship Staff Support Programme, commissioned and funded by the Education and Training Foundation. www.traineeship-staff-support.co.uk