Connecting with Apprenticeships

Damian BrownHead of Accredited Learning, BT Group

Connecting with Apprenticeships

• Our experience of employing Apprentices

• The benefit of Apprentices in our business

• Our view of the future for Apprentices and Apprenticeships

Our experience of employing Apprentices

Our experience of employing Apprentices

“Apprenticeships are undoubtedly good for BT’s business and play a key role in ensuring that we maintain and develop a highly skilled workforce. More importantly, for young people, they’re a great way to transform their raw enthusiasm into valuable skills that that will serve them well wherever their careers take them.”

Sir Michael RakeChairmanBT

The benefit of Apprentices in our business

• They bring new skills and experience into the business

• They perform better than other recruits– Retention– Productivity– Motivation

• They provide a source of future Talent & Leadership in the organisation

• They are excellent Ambassadors for BT and represent us brilliantly in the community

The future of Apprenticeships

• Growth• Technology and our customers• Diversity• Policy Changes• Workforce skills strategy• IAG for our future Apprentices• SMEs