Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Apprenticeships, Traineeships and Graduate placements are a great way to get young people into your workforce and shape the future employees that your business needs. Our vision is that Apprenticeships are chosen increasingly by businesses and young people throughout Cheshire West and Chester. Apprenticeships will offer businesses a clear means to support success, and provide young people with an attractive option with prospects for further progression.
Employer Guide to Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Apprenticeships
National Apprenticeship Service
The National Apprenticeship Service can help you
with the journey to becoming an apprentice employer. Contact them for more
information.
Tel: 0800 100 900
E-Mail:nationalhelpdesk@apprenticeships.gov.uk
Apprenticeship Reforms and Key Information for Employers
Apprenticeships benefit employers and individuals, and by boosting the skills of the workforce they help to improve economic productivity. The apprenticeship reforms will support an increase in the quality and quantity of apprenticeships so that more individuals have the chance to pursue a successful career – whether this is their first step on the employment ladder or progression within a current employer or sector.
Find out more about Apprenticeship Reforms and Key Information for Employers
Apprenticeship Training Providers
In order to employ an apprentice you may want to
work with a training provider. To find out which providers can train up apprentices
in your local area visit: http://findatrainingorganisation.nas.apprenticeships.org.uk/
It may be worth contacting a few providers, they
can meet you to discuss your needs and help you get started in hiring an
apprentice.
Colleges and Universities in Cheshire and Warrington
Find out more about colleges in Cheshire and Warrington.
Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeships
The University of Chester has an excellent track record in providing work-based learning programmes for organisations across the world through its highly acclaimed Centre for Work Related Studies in which this programme will operate.
The Apprenticeship Levy
The Apprenticeship Levy is a UK Government employment tax that is due to come into force in April 2017. It will be applied across the whole of the UK.
The Welsh Government is working with the UK Government to understand the impact of the introduction of the Levy in Wales.
For more information about the The Apprenticeship Levy visit:
Welsh.Gov
Apprenticeship Grant: Employer Fact Sheet
There
is currently an apprenticeship grant available to some employers of 16 to 24 year olds.
This fact sheet provides information on eligibility and how to
Age 16 to 24 Employer Fact Sheet apply.
Traineeships
Traineeships are designed to help young people who want to get an apprenticeship or job but do not yet have the appropriate skills or experience. Traineeships prepare young people, aged 16 to 24, for their future careers by helping them to become ‘work ready’. They provide the essential work preparation training, maths and English and work experience needed to get an Apprenticeship or other job.
Training providers deliver traineeships, which are funded by the government, with employers providing the valuable work experience placement and interview as part of the programme. For more information, please see the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/traineeships-programme#traineeships-who-are-they-aimed-at
Cheshire West and Chester Supported Internships
Cheshire West and Chester Council are working in partnership with local Colleges and training providers to offer supported internships to young people across the borough.
There are different pathways to getting a job, and supported internships offers one way for those people with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities, who face the most significant barriers to getting a paid job and a sustainable career.
Case Study Interviews
Find out more about the benefits of local Businesses taking on Apprentices with the following Case Study Interviews below.