Apprenticeship Staff Support Programme Staff CPD Session

[Facilitator names]

Commissioned and funded by

Agenda

Introduction

Employer Needs and Staff Perceptions

Workshop Group Exercises

Presentations

Plenary Session

ASSP-Apprenticeship Staff Support Programme

Commissioned and funded by The Education and Training Foundation

and managed by

AELP -Association of Employment & Learning Providers

Background

By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:

Present accurate information based the needs of employers looking to place a new apprentice

Explain how they can enhance [name of your organisation]’s employer engagement

proposition

Achieve the team targets for recruitment of new apprentices for 2014/15.

And will have enhanced working relationships with complementary teams to strengthen the

[name of your organisation] proposition

Objectives

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Employer Engagement SurveyMonday, September 15, 2014 – Conducted August

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Q3: What would help you in making a decision about hiring an apprentice? (You can choose more than one answer)

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Q3: What would help you in making a decision about hiring an apprentice? (You can choose more than one answer)

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Q3: What would help you in making a decision about hiring an apprentice? (You can choose more than one answer)

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Q4: Would you like more information on age limits for apprenticeships?Answered: 21 Skipped: 0

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Q4: Would you like more information on age limits for apprenticeships?Answered: 21 Skipped: 0

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Q5: Would you like to know more about the length of time it would take for an apprentice to complete an apprenticeship?

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Q5: Would you like to know more about the length of time it would take for an apprentice to complete an apprenticeship?

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Q6: As an employer, how useful would it be to have access to online guidance and support for apprenticeships/traineeships?

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Q7: What else could we the provider offer to support you with your apprentice/s? (You can choose more than one answer)

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Q7: What else could we the provider offer to support you with your apprentice/s? (You can choose more than one answer)

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Q7: What else could we the provider offer to support you with your apprentice/s? (You can choose more than one answer)

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Q8: In terms of monitoring and tracking your apprentices progress, which of the following do you feel you would like further support/information?

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Q8: In terms of monitoring and tracking you apprentices progress, which of the following do you feel you would like further support/information?

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Q9: Which of the following concerns do you have when taking on an apprentice? (You can choose more than one answer)

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Q9: Which of the following concerns do you have when taking on an apprentice? (You can choose more than one answer)

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Q9: Which of the following concerns do you have when taking on an apprentice? (You can choose more than one answer)

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Q10: Do you know the difference between an Apprenticeship and a Traineeship?

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Q10: Do you know the difference between an Apprenticeship and a Traineeship?

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Q11: Which of the following would you like to gain a better understanding of when it comes to Apprenticeships? (You can choose more than one answer)Answered: 18 Skipped: 3

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We Overestimate:

How much information that employers need on the benefits of ApprenticeshipsW

We Underestimate:

How much information that employers need the availability of funding and grants

How much help they would like with recruitment and induction

How much they would like online guidance and FAQ availability

How much support they feel they need from the Training Provider

Main Findings

The ‘Apprentice’ Exercise/Task

Group A Group B Group C

[List group members]

Timings – 1 ½ Hours – Incl. Coffee Break

Take your brief; A prospective Employer of an apprentice has a person/apprentice that they are looking to place. You need to identify what it is they are likely to want to know about that process.

You will prepare a 10-15 minute presentation on your case specific findings to the group. Please provide legible notes to support your presentation. A further 5 minutes will be used for Q&A/clarification post presentation

Read the brief and use the sample questions to frame your presentation, although the questions suggested are only a guide and you may wish to include other information that you feel may be suitable.

Objectives

By the end of the session, attendees will be able to

Present accurate information based the needs of employers looking to place a new apprentice

Explain how they can enhance [name of your organisation]’s employer engagement

proposition

Achieve the team targets for recruitment of new apprentices for 2014/15.

And will have enhanced working relationships with complementary teams to strengthen the

[name of your organisation] proposition

Let’s consider the following:

• What commitment can we make to our employers?

• How can we strengthen our proposition?

• “Can I get involved in developing materials/best practice?”

Recording CPD

Time

Content

• What will you do differently?

The Next Steps