Partnership • Worcestershire Training Providers – colleges, private and third sector – have long history of working together • No-one provider can realistically fulfil all demands • Many of the best providers work together in Worcestershire, either through formal or informal arrangements
LEP Priorities Employment and Skills Strategy • Skills and workforce planning – increasing Apprenticeships, developing graduate opportunities, increasing private sector employment • Increasing employability – addressing youth unemployment, support local recruitment • Strengthening the relationships between schools and business – helping to build a clearer picture of the skills required
Worcestershire Apprenticeship Plan • Target of 10,000 Apprentices by 2016 • Increase the number of Advanced and Higher Level Apprenticeships by 40% by 2016 • The targets are: 1367 starts 2013/14 (2540 on programme) 1464 starts 2014/15 (2734 on programme) 1561 starts 2015/16 (2928 on programme) 1658 starts 2016/17 (3122 on programme) 1755 starts 2017/18 (3316 on programme) 1852 starts 2018/19 (3510 on programme) 1950 starts 2019/20) (3705 on programme)
Training Providers Association Represents a wide range of providers in the area, collaborating on joint referrals, IAG for schools & more Worcestershire County Council Works closely with providers and employers in Worcestershire to encourage partnership and business growth
• A ‘brand’ with it’s own identity • 30+ partners, across Worcestershire and England • Private training providers • Other colleges • Third sector organisations • Employers • Currently delivering to over 2,000 apprentices
• An Employer Responsive Service • A team of specialist Training and Development Advisors • Conduct a full Training Needs Analysis and provision of a subsequent Training proposal • Key Account Management • Delivery and co-ordination of training • Evaluation of the impact of training and monitor on- programme progression
Sector Based Work Academies • Partnership working between the employing organisation, training provider and Job Centre Plus • Programme includes; employability skills, sector specific training, work experience and an interview.
Sector Based Work Academies Peter Martin, Sanctuary’s Group Director – Property “Sector based work academies have been tried and tested nationally and are known to offer participants a chance to learn a new skill but also the practical experience that will secure them that first job. We are proud to be providing this opportunity at our Sanctuary Grove Development in Worcester and look forward to working with local partners over the coming weeks and months to ensure the initiative is a success for all those involved” Stepnell’s Best Practice Manager, Karen Ryan “The eight candidates shortlisted by our selection team have been offered places on this fantastic six -week construction work experience programme . What is so wonderful about this scheme is that it’s shaped both to help people find employment and help construction companies like Stepnell find the right people with the right skills to meet their growing business needs”
Inclusive Learning • Princes Trust and STEP programmes • Supported Internships • Skills for Redundancy • Futures • Traineeships • Functional Skills “ Learners are now proficient with the use of word and internet programmes. The training has enabled learners to improve communication within the organisation and for their own use. The training has increased employees confidence in using new technology which will support the changes that the organisation will need to go through in the future. We are very pleased with the support and guidance given by the assessor which has assisted many learners through the programme” – Rob Smith, CWU Representative, Royal Mail.
Inclusive Learning – Employer Feedback “Annual appraisals with employees at Worcester Bosch Group revealed that numerous operatives expressed a desire to improve their English and Maths skills to help them with tasks within their home-life. Therefore we responded to these request and organised English and Maths classes delivered by Solutions as we wanted happy and motivated workforce. We have found that engagement in these training programmes has had a positive impact upon our employee’s life skills outside of work but the benefits of new found confidence has also been transferred to the working environment. These employees are more motivated and enthusiastic and now engage in conversations which are work related but also social interactions within the canteen which they previously avoided” Sue Bayliss, Training and Development Manager (Manufacturing), Worcester Bosch Group.
Inclusive Learning – Employer Feedback “Annual appraisals with employees at Worcester Bosch Group revealed that numerous operatives expressed a desire to improve their English and Maths skills to help them with tasks within their home-life. Therefore we responded to these request and organised English and Maths classes delivered by Solutions as we wanted happy and motivated workforce. We have found that engagement in these training programmes has had a positive impact upon our employee’s life skills outside of work but the benefits of new found confidence has also been transferred to the working environment. These employees are more motivated and enthusiastic and now engage in conversations which are work related but also social interactions within the canteen which they previously avoided” Sue Bayliss, Training and Development Manager (Manufacturing), Worcester Bosch Group.
Apprenticeships – Partnership Working
Partnership Working = Accessibility to Apprenticeship Grants Councillor Marc Bayliss, Cabinet Member for Economic Prosperity, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to get their foot on the employment and training ladder, and for businesses in Worcester to make sure they get the skilled workforce they need. I am delighted that Worcester City Council is backing this scheme. Apprenticeships are an important doorway to learning and employment for many young people and help to build the skilled workforce we need for a prosperous future in Worcester. ” Grants accessible via Heart of Worcestershire College Local Employers views on Apprenticeships Employer Ambassadors Lunch Testimonials
Employment Solutions • Free information, advice and guidance from a Training and Development Advisor • Draft of job description and vacancy details, identification of Apprenticeship framework and training provider • Advertisement of the vacancy • Pre-screening of candidate suitability – candidate profile and CV provided after a pre-screening interview • Shortlist provided for your own recruitment and selection processes • Delivery of National Apprenticeship Framework – Day Release, Workplace and Virtual • Support from Solutions Team and HOW Apprentice Employer Ambassadors • Submission of grant applications • Advice on progression and development opportunities
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Analysis of Training • 98.8% of employers agree that Solutions have provided appropriate advice and guidance to meet their business needs. • 100% of employers agreed that the standard of their employees’ contribution to the working environment had improved as a direct result of their participation in a Solutions Training and Development programme, with the training having a significant influence on achieving all of the desirable training outcomes. • All of the organisations stated that engaging in the training and development programme delivered by Solutions was a good business investment . • All of the organisations would allow other employees to engage in the same training and development programmes. • All organisations would recommend Solutions to another organisation .
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