The ever changing landscape

Thursday 21st November

Anna MorrisonManager of the Beds & Herts

Provider Network

Introductions & welcome What is still the same / new / coming? Frameworks Hertfordshire & National data What does a great Apprentice look like? Challenges Hear from an Apprentice Question & Answers

A real job, with a real employer Paid a salary Contract of employment, holiday, sick

etc. Qualifications Support from a training provider Progression opportunities

NMW for Apprentices now £2.68 per hour

Apprenticeship Agreement included within the contract of employment

Apprenticeship Vacancies links to Universal Job Match (JCP system)

AGE grant for employers extended to Dec 31st 2014

24+ Loans (level 3 and above) Traineeships

Employers at the heart of the system New 1 page frameworks Majority end-point independent assessment

of competency Grading (pass/merit/distinction) Minimum duration of 12 months for all English & Maths ‘stepped-up’ 8 x Trailblazers National Apprenticeship Council established Fully implemented by 2016/2017

New resources to help employers & learners

How to make a flying start

How to apply for an Apprenticeship

Hertfordshire -14.9% 10.4% 11.6%

National -11.6% 3.1% 1.1%

16 17 18 16-18 19-2324+Comparing data from 11/12 to 12/13 - not yet finalised for the year

All ages overall 11/12 to 12/13Hertfordshire 4.1%Regional 0.8%National -1.5%

Framework 2011-12

Framework 2012-13

Hairdressing 254 Hairdressing 225

Customer Service 206 Business Admin 142

IT & Telecoms 183 Children’s Care L&D 126

Business Admin 139 Vehicle Maintenance 91

Children’s Care L&D 132 IT & Telecoms 85

Accountancy 100 Customer Service 69

Hospitality & Catering 90 Hospitality & Catering 68

Vehicle Maintenance 77 Active Leisure 62

Construction Skills 68 Health & Social Care 60

Active Leisure 65 Construction Skills 58

Some of the challenges facing us:

Registrations on Apprenticeship Vacancies Quality of applications submitted Attendance at interview Presentation / ability demonstrated at

interview Information for key influencers about the

range of jobs available Fee charging organisations

Supporting learners to access work experience Support with recruitment process

Preparation of the application form Interview techniques Travel training Personal presentation Work Ethic

Managing expectations Competition for jobs Salary/earnings and working hours Duration of Apprenticeship and commitment required