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Apprenticeships for your organisation

Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way to train both 5 new and existing employees, when they are starting a new role and need new skills. Apprenticeships are Benefits of employing training programmes for employees designed around an apprentice the needs of employers, which can lead to nationally recognised qualifications. An apprenticeship takes ࿤ Develop a skilled and experienced between 1 to 4 years to complete and consists of a member of staff trained to high mixture of work, on-the-job training, off-the-job training occupational standards and time at college. ࿤ Increased productivity due to trained Apprenticeships are perfect for us as we prefer to staff with the right skills for your grow our own managers of the future by investing in organisation staff right from the start of their careers, ensuring they have well rounded base training on which to build. We chose ࿤ 97% of apprentices said their ability to City College Southampton for our Level 3 Civil Engineering do their job had improved apprentices for their good facilities and are impressed with the excellent support we receive from the teachers and assessors. ࿤ Great career progression for your workforce Hampshire County Council ࿤ 92% of employers who employ apprentices believe that apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce ࿤ Increased skills will strengthen your competitiveness within your industry ࿤ Reduced recruitment costs with lower turnover

6 Why City College Apprenticeships As a well-established provider of ࿤ We guide you through FUNDING have proven to be apprenticeships in the region, with & GRANTS available an excellent way to a highly experienced and dedicated get the calibre of dedicated team, we can help your business ࿤ We help you FIND & MATCH team members who have the recruit apprentices that meet your apprentices that meet your needs technical skills, backed by needs or help develop someone in a fundamental knowledge, your existing workforce. ࿤ Our dedicated team will SUPPORT which will carry out business you and your apprentice successfully into the future. We have a pool of talented apprentice throughout the apprenticeship We work with City College ready students at the College and we Southampton because they can help match suitable candidates to ࿤ We offer a range of Apprenticeship deliver a fantastic service your requirements. STANDARDS to us and provide excellent education for our apprentices. Once the apprentice starts we ࿤ Our tutors are QUALIFIED continue our support and guidance for INDUSTRY EXPERTS both you and the apprentice through our dedicated apprenticeship team. ࿤ Receive REGULAR UPDATES on your apprentice’s progress ࿤ Approved by the EDUCATION AND SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY

7 Supporting you to recruit an apprentice Introductory meeting Recruiting your apprentice Sign up an apprentice Starting your apprentice We arrange a meeting We can market your We take you and your We provide your apprentice with you to discuss your apprenticeship vacancy apprentice through the with an induction on their apprenticeship training internally to our work-ready programme discussing the first day at the college. needs. students and externally duration and expectations using our website and other of the apprenticeship We create an individual Potential apprenticeship advertising channels. standards. learning plan for you and roles are discussed to your apprentice. ensure the apprenticeship Applicants are shortlisted We will explain the chosen is suitable for your and telephone and face to monitoring process of We provide ongoing organisation. face interviews conducted. the apprenticeship and support for you and your attendance required. apprentice throughout the Successful candidates apprenticeship. are sent to you for Our health and safety consideration for officer will visit your interviewing. organisation to conduct a health and safety assessment.

8 Employer responsibilities City College will work closely with you to ensure By employing an apprentice, employers have that the apprenticeship offered is the most certain requirements to meet appropriate for the individual’s job role, whilst reflecting individual employer and employee needs. ࿤ An apprenticeship contract between the employer and the apprentice must be in place Most of the training is on-the-job, working with a mentor to learn job specific skills in the workplace. ࿤ Apprentices aged 16–18, or in the first year Off-the-job training will depend on the occupational of their apprenticeship, must be paid at least area, the training organisation and the requirements the minimum apprenticeship hourly rate. All and wishes of the employer. This training may be other apprentices are entitled to the National delivered in the workplace, through ‘day release’ Minimum Wage for their age, although many or at premises away from the working environment. businesses pay more On completion of the apprenticeship the apprentice must perform tasks confidently and completely to ࿤ All apprentices must receive the same benefits the standard set by each industry. as other employees e.g. holiday, sick pay

9 Financial support Contact us The cost of employing apprentices is supported For more information on financially by the Government in a number of ways, employing an apprentice: we can explain all the current support available to Tel: 023 8048 4848 you. Support currently* includes: Email: [email protected] ࿤ No National Insurance contributions if your www.southampton-city.ac.uk apprentice is under 25 and earns less than the higher tax rate. ࿤ The Apprenticeship Training is FREE if the apprentice is under 19 and you employ fewer than 50 employees in total ࿤ Payments to your business of £1,000 or more, when you employ an apprentice who meets current government incentive criteria *correct at time of publication January 2021

10 Professional Development

11 City College has a wealth of experience in providing Through partnering training services for businesses, from apprenticeships with City College to bespoke training solutions and from short courses to we have been able degrees and professionally recognised qualifications, to upskill our staff in many across a range of industry sectors. areas including technical, industry-related skills; We work in partnership with you to develop and upskill professional development; your staff to best achieve your business objectives. We management skills and across offer a 1-2-1 with our workforce skills team to identify all levels of qualifications your organisation’s skills gaps and training needs. including Higher Education. They are very approachable, Flexible delivery knowledgeable and listen to the needs of our business. Our courses are delivered in a variety of ways to suit your business and work We would thoroughly patterns; this could be in the evening, in your workplace or through distance recommend them. learning (meaning your employees don’t even need to come into college!)

12 Cost-effective Continuing Redundancy training for professional support your workforce development (CPD) We can also support your business We have access to funding which Our distance learning courses are through any redundancy, company means courses may be subsidised or currently FREE and are ideal for your reorganisation and employability even FREE for your business. employees’ continuing professional situations. development. They can be completed We have funding available to We offer the following: anywhere and in their own time, around support you and your workforce ࿤ Industry qualifications work shifts and family life. To see a list with skills support. ࿤ Distance learning knowledge courses of our distance learning courses please ࿤ Continuing professional visit our website (your employees don’t English and maths even need to come into college!) development (CPD) If you have staff that need to ࿤ English and maths develop their reading, writing and/or ࿤ Bespoke training solutions numeracy skills, we can support with ࿤ Work experience and basic English and maths courses at no cost to you or your business. industry placements ࿤ Redundancy and employability

13 Bespoke training solutions We recognise that off-the-shelf training courses may not always be the best solution for your business needs, so we can also offer a bespoke training solutions package. By working closely with you to identify the issues and skills gaps you want to address, we can then design and develop appropriate training solutions. Our bespoke training courses are competitively priced and we may also be able to help you to access funding, which means courses may be subsidised or even FREE for your business. Examples of training solutions recently delivered: Contact us ࿤ Computer Aided Design (CAD) Contact us now to find out how we can ࿤ Leadership & Management help your business succeed: ࿤ Electrical Installation 18th Edition Tel: 023 8048 4848 ࿤ Fabrication & Welding Email: [email protected] ࿤ Hospitality Supervision www.southampton-city.ac.uk ࿤ HNC in Engineering ࿤ Retail & Warehousing

14 Work Experience

Businesses, employers and colleges all agree that work 15 experience is crucial in getting young people ready for the world of work. For City College students who are How work experience 16–18 it is a compulsory part of their Study Programme, so we have organised a network of employers who offer works work experience every year. A work experience or industry Employers tell us that they get involved because they want placement can range from 37 hours to help young people understand the range of jobs and (one week) to 315 hours (45-60 days) careers open to them and they enjoy working with them over a year. It is on a voluntary basis on developing the skills they will need for the workplace. where the student will gain work related skills and a chance to apply Work experience is really valuable. It not only helped me to what has been learnt in college to gain confidence but provided me with a lot of industry relevant the industry. information and the opportunity to explore possible pathways within the construction industry, which helped confirm my career ambition. Our students may contact you directly Jaime-Leigh Bursey - Morgan Sindall Placement to enquire or we, as a college, may get in touch. Once a date has been agreed, we will provide you with the relevant information and their Work Experience pack. Employers who can provide a placement will be risk assessed to ensure they provide a safe working environment and proactively promote equality and diversity.

16 Supported Benefits of offering work experience Internships – empowering a fairer future ࿤ Young people can bring a whole new energy, enthusiasm and perspective to your business A supported internship is designed to assist those with physical or ࿤ Provides existing staff the opportunity to develop their learning difficulties to achieve regular supervisory or mentoring skills paid employment by giving them the skills they need through learning in the ࿤ Good recruitment strategy – an excellent work experience workplace. student is often taken on by the employer Young people on our Supported Internship ࿤ Improves knowledge of careers available in your sector programme are aged 16–24 and are ࿤ Receive additional resource for a period of time without supported by a job coach and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). They participate any financial cost in an extended work placement as part of their ࿤ Raises the profile of your company in the local community programme of study as well as have access to funding to help make reasonable adjustments Contact us that may be necessary. The placement should be fulfilling a real business need of yours and utilise If you’re interested in helping our young people get a head the strengths and abilities of the intern.We will start in their future careers, or would like further information: work closely with you to ensure a good Tel: 023 8048 4848 match between you, your business Email: [email protected] and the intern.

17 Benefits for your business: Interested? ࿤ Acting as an extended working interview, the placement allows you time to If you’re interested in helping our young get to know the participant and to recognise each other’s strengths people get a head start in their future careers, or would like further information: ࿤ An enhanced ethical corporate image. Research has found customers Tel: 023 8048 4848 appreciate and are more favourable using companies that hire people Email: [email protected] with disabilities ࿤ For an average business, 20% of customers are disabled. A workforce which reflects the diversity of its customers and community is good for business ࿤ Current staff can be given mentoring or ‘buddy’ responsibilities, improving their own skills and improving motivation ࿤ The intern may be able to undertake additional training at no cost to you

18 Business Partnerships

19 City College’s mission is enabling our students to be ready for work and to help employers develop the skilled workforce they need to be successful. To achieve this we need to work closely with businesses and other employers across the region to hear what your organisation needs. Curriculum development Employer input to our curriculum is You can also contribute to the Contact us essential to ensure that our courses following: are current, relevant and meeting If you’re interested in helping to shape employer needs. If you would like ࿤ Expert speaker talks the employees of the future, or want to be involved in reviewing what we ࿤ Expert demonstrations further information: teach, please get in touch with us. ࿤ Workplace/site visits Tel: 023 8048 4848 ࿤ Work experience Email: [email protected] ࿤ Briefing student projects ࿤ Exhibiting at careers events

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