Do you need skilled employees?

Are you looking to recruit a trainee?

Are you looking to train current employees?

Fantastic opportunities are available for you to gain the skilled workforce you strive for and ensure the sustainability of your future long term business plan.

Apprenticeship opportunities are the perfect way to invest in your business while building the skilled workforce to meet your future business needs.

What are Apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships are work-based learning programmes designed by Employers for Employers. Since 1994 over 1 million people, nationally, have trained through an Apprenticeship programme. Anyone 16 to 24 could be eligible for LSC funding for an Apprenticeship whether they are a new recruit or an existing employee.

How will an Apprentice benefit my business?

• Cost Effective way to recruit
• A well trained and motivated workforce
• Improved company performance
• Increased productivity resulting from job focused training
• Demonstrates commitment to staff development
• Improved staff retention
• Workforce sustainability
• Real business investment

Which occupational areas can an apprentice work in?

City Training can provide training in many areas, including:

·                         Accountancy

·                 Bricklaying

·                         Building Services Engineering

·                 Business & Administration

·                  Carpentry

·                   Catering

·                    Childcare

·                              Civil Engineering

·                    Customer Service

·                               Dental Nursing

·                     Electrical/Electronic Engineering

·                                Electrical Installation

·                                Fabrication & Welding

·                               Gas Installation

·                                Hairdressing

·                                Health & Social Care

·                                Heating & Ventilation

·                      IT Technician

·                      Marine Engineering

·                                 Mechanical Engineering

·                                Motorcycle

·                                Painting & Decorating

·                                Plastering

·                     Plumbing

·                               Surveying & Planning

·                               Vehicle, Maintenance & Repair (Heavy, Light or Auto Electrics)

·                              Veterinary Nursing

·                    Yacht & Boat Building

What qualifications do Apprentices gain?

There are two levels of Apprenticeship:

• Apprenticeships – lead to an NVQ Level 2, Key Skills and in most cases a Technical Certificate and usually take 12 – 18 months to complete

• Advanced Apprenticeships – lead to an NVQ Level 3, Key Skills and in most cases a Technical Certificate and usually take 2 – 3 years to complete

Employers Commitment:

• Allow Apprentice time away from work for training usually in the form of day-release or in some cases block release
• Provide a Contract of Employment
• Ensure Apprentices are treated equally irrespective of race, ethnic origin, religion, sexuality, gender or disability
• The LSC contributes towards the cost of training the Apprentice. However, you may be required to make a contribution towards the cost through a management fee

City Training’s commitment to Employers:

• Advertise your vacancy free of charge on AVMS (Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service)
• Interview and assess people (new recruits and/or existing employees) and match to your vacancy
• Arrange day-release, or in some cases block release training to support the learning that is taking place in the workplace
• Monitor the progress of the Apprentice through regular reviews and provide additional help and support where needed

For further information about taking on an Apprentice or training an existing member of staff, please contact 023 8057 7426 or email info@resultsforyourbusiness.com