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Planning your workforce for the future

Clive Shepherd University Apprenticeships

Wednesday 23 September 2015

Workforce planning Do you have… Hard to fill posts? A high turnover in particular roles? Difficulty getting the qualifications and

experience you need?

Would you like…. Professionally trained staff? University skills and knowledge? A fresh perspective?

Then you need apprenticeships…

An apprenticeship is a work-based learning programme where the apprentice is

employed by the University and works towards a specific nationally recognised

qualification.

…but who does an apprenticeship?...

Meet our apprentices…

James Ritchie Herbarium Apprentice Plant Specimen Conservation at the Botanical Gardens

Sophie Jamieson Lab Technician Apprentice, Jenner Institute Medical Sciences Division

Gideon Ring Mechanical Engineering Technician Apprentice Department of Materials

Apprenticeships Are of different lengths, depending on the skill types

and levels required, from one to four years.

Allow a very wide range of professional areas to be supported with over 1500 frameworks currently available.

Have flexible entry levels, with entry allowed at post-GCSE and A-Level.

Are available for existing employees, not just new recruits.

Benefits Develop pipeline talent and preserve knowledge and

skills for the future

Provide training tailored to your needs

Bring vitality, fresh perspective and new ideas

Develop mentoring skills in existing staff (training course)

Support the local community

How do I recruit an apprentice? Contact me… a. Job description

b. Training provider

c. Identify the apprenticeship that meets YOUR needs

d. Recruit (recruitment pack)

The future

New website with loads of information

Increased numbers across the University

Divisional champions

Promotional events

QUESTIONS?