building new skills, fresh ideas and a different perspective
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Traineeships. Building new skills, fresh ideas and a different perspective. Traineeships. Introduced in 1 st August 2013. The programme will provide a structured opportunity for young people who are motivated by the prospect of work to: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Building new skills, fresh ideas and a different perspective
Many young people lack the knowledge about job opportunities, how to apply for jobs, how to write a good CV and a good application.
There is a real mismatch between employers’ expectations of young people during the recruitment process and young people’s understanding of what is expected of them, particularly when it comes to presentation and preparation.
Employers are finding it difficult to assess young people with limited work experience and young people find it difficult to ‘market’ themselves to employers. As a result many young people struggle to make the transition from education to work.
Suitable Not Suitable
Must meet EFA’s residency requirements (EFAs funding guidance for young people 2013/14)
Must be 16-18 yrs in on 31st Aug in the relevant funding year
Not yet achieved a full level-3 qualification or equivalent (such as 2 A Levels) or
Aged 16 or over, but under 25, and have a learning difficulty Assessment (LDA)
Must meet SFA’s residency requirements (Annex 1 of the Funding Rules 2013/14)
Be aged 19-23 at the start of the Traineeship
Not achieved a full level-2 qualification or above (5 GCSEs at C or above = full)
For those on benefits must be between 6 to 8 weeks consecutively (12 weeks progression ??)
Must do any placement for at least 2 weeks in a row
No more than 16 hour rule applies to ‘training in classroom’ (not to work placement)
16 class + 14 W.E. = 30 hours in total
Key elements:
Work experience placement- 6 weeks up to 5 months (6 months total)
Must include a guaranteed interview either (i) for a job vacancy or (ii) an exit interview, with a reference/feedback from the employer
Work Preparation- job search and interview skills
English & Maths- for all trainees without GCSE English and/ or Maths. Can study GCSE or functional skills (in future will possibly be only GCSEs)
Must be employed in meaningful work, not simulated
Employers need to offer feedback and a formal interview for a job or Apprenticeship; or
Employers need to give an exit interview with written feedback and providers must show evidence of activities undertaken during work placement
Employer needs to be identified before commencement
Employers are not required to pay young people taking part in Traineeships, but are encouraged to support trainees with expenses such as transport and meals
16 to 18 years old 19 to 23 years old
Into employment for:◦ Apprenticeship ◦ Regular Employment ◦ Full-time study
Finished the programme
To achieve the work based learning they must progress to an eligible job:◦ Last ≥ 16 hrs ◦ More than 6 weeks in a row
Finished the programme
16 to 18 year olds 19 to 23 year olds
ILR Planned hours
Flat rate (some extras)
Cover all elements
Based on the EFA Funding Rules
Funding bands SFA
Minimum number of hours◦ 100⁺ 200⁺ etc.
Adult Skills Budget
Accredited units