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This informative overview by Helen Radcliffe, Head of Business Development at the National Apprenticeship Service, delves into the latest updates on apprenticeships and traineeships. Apprenticeships offer employed training for individuals aged 16-65 across various industries, lasting 1-4 years with over 280 types available. It highlights the minimum wage and duration requirements. Traineeships support 16-24-year-olds not ready for apprenticeships, focusing on essential skills and work experience. Resources are available for both candidates and advisers to enhance their understanding and application processes.
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Apprenticeships and Traineeships – what’s new?Helen Radcliffe, Head of Business Development National Apprenticeship Service
Apprenticeships Overview - A job with training – all apprentices should be employed from day 1 - Apprentices can be any age - 16 – 65 - New recruit or existing member of staff - Three levels: intermediate, advanced and higher – usually lasting between 1 and 4 years - Over 280 types of Apprenticeships within a variety of industry sectors ranging from Accountancy and Engineering to Veterinary Nursing and Youth Work - Apprenticeship Minimum Wage - £2.65 per hour - Minimum length of 12 months for a 16 – 18 year old, at least 6 months for those over 19.
Resourceswww.apprenticeships.org.uk Adviser Guide and Checklist - information and online resources that will help you advise and guide a young person about Apprenticeships Apprenticeship leaflets and guides are available to download Watch the Apprenticeships “You Tube” channel for film case studies and “Sector in the Spotlight” films Apprenticeship Vacancies - use the AV app How to write a winning Apprenticeship application - detailed guide to assist applicants in putting forward a good quality application.
16 – 18 activities - Bootcamps: employer led Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) led - Inspiring the Future - www.inspiringthefuture.org - Additional Apprenticeship Vacancies support for candidates - Hotspots - Focussed employer engagement.
Traineeships Overview New programme for 16-24 year olds who aren’t yet ready for an Apprenticeship: funded via Education Funding Agency or Skills Funding Agency OfSTED grades 1 or 2 providers can deliver progression to an Apprenticeship, full time job or full time study 3 key elements - English & Maths, work experience, work preparation 6 weeks - 6 months duration unwaged (employer encouraged to pay for travel, equipment, ‘lunch’) benefits can be retained use of the Apprenticeship Vacancies system to advertise Traineeships. www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/197566/Traineeships_-_Framework_for_Delivery