The Skills Company Jobs Newspaper July 2015 by Manchester Growth Company

JOBS NEWSPAPER SUMMER 2015 - ISSUE 2

APPRENTICES EARN £4K A YEAR MORE THAN GRADUATES IN FIRST JOB New research has revealed that apprentices earn almost £4,000 more than graduates per year in their first job. The study by notgoingtouni.co.uk polled 2,614 young adults, all of whom had started their first job after completing an Apprenticeship or degree in the last 12 months. According to the poll, those who undertake an Apprenticeship are likely to earn, on average, £3,729 more per year than those who have attended university in their first job role.

According to the survey, only 8% of the respondents who completed an Apprenticeship wished they had studied for a degree, whilst 33% of those who had graduated from university wished they had opted for an Apprenticeship. When asked to state why, ‘to save getting in to debt’ (31%) and ‘full-time education wasn’t for me’ (24%) were the most common responses amongst the graduates. Jayne Worthington, Interim Managing Director of Greater Manchester’s largest Apprenticeship provider, said: “The results of this survey clearly show that the Apprenticeship route is proving not only beneficial to companies who are investing in the future of their workforce, but also to the young people who choose this option. The vast majority of these young people remain in employment with the company they have completed their Apprenticeship with, have been earning throughout their training and go on to have prosperous careers.”

APPRENTICESHIP WAGE SET TO RISE IN OCTOBER It has been announced that the National Minimum Wage for Apprenticeships will rise in October from £2.73 to £3.30 per hour. A Number 10 spokesperson said it was the “largest ever increase in the National Minimum Wage for apprentices and will halve the gap with the National Minimum Wage rate for 16 to 17-year-olds, that will be £3.87 an hour from October”. The increase has been welcomed by The Skills Company as it really shows the value that apprentices bring to the workplace. Jayne Worthington, Interim Managing Director of The Skills Company, said: “This rise firmly puts Apprenticeships on the map as a viable progression route after school from the outset. Many employers are already paying much higher than this to get the best talent, which is especially important as the labour market tightens and employers have to work much harder to secure the talent to drive their business performance.” This rate is for apprentices aged 16 to 18 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year. All other apprentices are entitled to the National Minimum Wage for their age.

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GEORGIA LETS NOTHING GET IN HER WAY Georgia Haughton from Newton Heath didn’t take no for an answer when her college told her she would never have a career in health and social care. Georgia was diagnosed with an illness which resulted in her being wheelchair bound while at high school. Whilst the condition wasn’t permanent, there was always the possibility that it could return. At college Georgia was told that she could never work in health and social care because of her illness and so she was made to leave the course. After applying to lots of jobs with no success, Georgie got in touch with The Skills Company which is the best thing she could have done. She started on a work skills course and spoke to the Training Centre in Harpurhey about her wish to work at AJ’s Academy, a centre for adults with learning difficulties. Tim Hall, a Placement Consultant with The Skills Company got her a Traineeship at AJ’s Academy where she got some essential work experience and a foot in the door. Three months later Georgia was taken on as an apprentice and is now earning a wage and doing what she loves. Georgia said:

“I always go home with a smile on my face. I never thought I would achieve a career in care because of my illness. College told me I couldn’t do it. The Skills Company staff told me I would. They supported me and still do. I am so glad that I walked through their door.”

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“I really enjoyed my Traineeship, it was a great opportunity and I’m now a hairdressing apprentice. The tutors have been really friendly and helpful, they found me my placement at Fretwell Bennett which is a really nice salon and everyone I work with has made me feel really welcome.”

EXPERIENCE IS THE KEY FOR SKILLCENTRE STUDENTS Matthew Brown was unemployed and was referred to the Painting and Decorating course by the National Careers Service. 28 year old Matthew from Little Hulton had done painting and decorating before but had no qualifications. Matthew said: “I’ve been on lots of courses before but this one’s been the best. The tutors treat you like adults and I’m learning a lot. Eventually, I’d like to have my own business, either in painting and decorating or in bathroom fitting together with some friends who are in that line of work.” Ron Barton from Trafford Housing Trust said:

Three students from The Skills Company’s SkillCentre in Trafford Park have been given a prime opportunity to put their learning into practice by Trafford Housing Trust. The placement opportunity involved the conversion of a ground floor flat in one of the Trust’s properties in Circle Court in Stretford into a meeting facility for residents and staff of the Trust. 16 year old Kane Best opted for the Maintenance Operations course because it offered a broad range of skills, and it would help him to decide which career route to follow for the future. Kane said: “I’ve been enjoying the time at the

SkillCentre. The tutors have been really helpful. The course includes skills like plastering, tiling, woodwork and bricklaying, and I hope it will lead to an Apprenticeship.” Anele Mthethwa, 30 from Moston, is also on the Maintenance Operations course. Anele has worked as a labourer on construction sites, and has done painting and decorating on a self-employed basis, but wanted to get some qualifications and a Construction Skill Certification Scheme (CSCS) card. Anele said: “The facilities at the SkillCentre were much better than I expected, and it’s good to be able to get involved in a project like this to put the skills into practice.”

“As an organization, we are totally committed to developing the skills of our workforce and the community… The project has gone well so far, and the students have worked hard. I’m sure that the practical experience they have gained here will stand them in good stead as they progress in their studies.”

HOW TO MAKE A SUCCESS OF YOUR APPRENTICESHIP 1. Have a positive attitude 2. Dress professionally 3. Introduce yourself to others 4. Go the extra mile 5. Organise your work area 6. Ask questions! 7. Make notes 8. Get stuck in from the word go 9. Arrange regular meetings with your manager 10. Take your apprenticeship seriously

SARAH BATE - KIDS AROUND THE CLOCK When Sarah was at school she didn’t do very well in her GCSEs, and found out later that she suffered from dyslexia. She joined the Skills Company on a six week Teaching and Learning course, after which she was offered a Traineeship at the Kids Around the Clock Nursery. After four weeks Sarah was offered an Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship and was delighted to accept. All her training takes place in the workplace and she has regular visits from her assessor and constant supervision by qualified and experienced staff. In a typical day, Sarah will supervise the children’s meal times, organise focused activities and free play, carry out observations and assessments of the children’s development, and complete all the associated paperwork. Sarah said:

“I was unemployed for six months. I’m so glad that I’m now doing something really useful, and learning so much every day. Eventually, I’d like to get my Level 4, and one day I’d like to be running a place like Kids Around the Clock myself.”

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IT ALL STACKS UP FOR NATALIE & GRACE AT MMU CHLOE CROMPTON – THE SKILLS COMPANY Chloe Crompton from Warrington is a Business Development Assistant at The Skills Company. Chloe has completed her Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Social Media and Digital Marketing and is now in the first year of a Foundation Degree in Business Management, one of the degrees offered by The Skills Company. Chloe’s work is varied, and includes updating content on the company’s website such as case studies, course information and news items or blogs, using a CMS platform. She also manages the company’s social media accounts such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, and creates email newsletters to send to clients. Chloe said:

“I think the best thing about my Apprenticeship is that it is so creative, one minute we could be learning about SEO and social media management tools then the next minute creating a website and blogging. I am really happy that I chose the Apprenticeship route because I have now found an exciting career that I enjoy.”

Natalie Renshaw from Oldham and Grace Robinshaw from Mossley were both unsure about what they wanted to do when they left school so just went on to college. After a short while both of them realised that actually an Apprenticeship route would be better in both the short and long term. Both girls are now working at Manchester Metropolitan University within their finance team. Their work involves dealing with accounts payable, student sponsors, staff expenses, taking payments from students, arranging credit plans, and processing refectory invoices. Alongside all of this experience both Natalie and Grace have gained their AAT Level 2 and Level 3 Certificates in Accounting and are now working towards their Level 4. Grace said:

“I feel like I made the right choice, as I’m progressing well in my career. At 19, I’m a permanent employee with a good employer and my

prospects are good. A lot of my friends are at university, and are struggling with debt and aren’t sure what the future holds for them. I think it helps to be in work while you’re learning because you can put your learning into practice on a day to day basis. You are also able to build relationships within the organisation you’re working in, and from that point of view, it’s much better than learning at college, and you’re earning at the same time.”

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Apprentice Digital Marketing Executive

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Apprentice Social Media Community Manager

Marketing Apprentice

£12,000

£7,280

£13,988

£7,800

£14,359

Cheetham Gemini Fashions

City Centre, Youngs Investment Company

Castleton RISCO Group Ltd

Ordsall Social Media Stream

Swinton South Salford City Council

Marketing Apprentice

Apprentice eCommerce Assistant

Apprentice Broker

Apprentice Trainee Insurance Broker

Apprentice Insurance Account Manager

£15,000 Bredbury and Woodley Midshire Business Systems Ltd

£8,840

£9,500

£7,280

£10,920

Hindley Green, Belmont Packaging Ltd.

Bromley Cross 3Sixty Insure Limited

Halliwell, Ives & Taylor Insurances Ltd

City Centre, UK Global Risk Solutions Ltd

Apprentice Support Officer

Assistant Client Financial Administrator

Apprentice Claims Handler

Administration Apprentice

£14,475

£8,000

£12,000

£7,020

£7,800

City Centre, Nationwide Building Society

City Centre Castlefield Investments

Broadheath Cobra UK and Ireland

Halliwell, 1 ClickMove Property Management

Ancoats and Clayton Sudlows

App. Administration Assistant

App. Administration Officer

App. Administrator/ Payroll Processing Clerk

App. Business Administration Support

£7,800

£7,020

£5,850

£6,734

£6,240

City Centre ForeverModo

Whalley Range, Proto Gold Marine Services

Levenshulme Unique Nursing Services

Bradford, New Millenia Payroll Services

City Centre Bodaskins

Apprentice Business Administrator

App. Inbound Customer Service Advisor

Apprentice IT Developer

Apprentice Office Administrator

£6,656

£5,980

£7,800

£6,500

£7,500

City Centre Shield Yourself

Ancoats and Clayton Rencai Group

Bradford Car Finance 24/7

Woodhouse Park ASE Global

Gorton North JNJ Fabrications Ltd

Apprentice Receptionist

Apprentice Sales Assistant

Business Administration Apprentice

Customer Service Apprentice

£6,240

£7,800

£5,460

£6,240

City Centre physio.co.uk

City Centre Coffee Ami

City Centre Cameron Cole Ltd

Moss Side Tea Hive

Harpurhey Cash Generator

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Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

£5,678

£7,280

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Little Hulton, Roy Braidwood & Sons Ltd

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Vehicle Accident Body Repair Apprentice

Apprentice Auto Electric Technician

Apprentice Light Vehicle Mechanic

£5,678

£11,408

£12,480

Ordsall, Manchester Accident Repair Centre

Mossley, Nationwide Crash Repair

Woodhouse Park Swissport

Little Hulton T Hill Transport Ltd

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Body Repair Apprentice

£5,678 Ordsall Status Car Care

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Apprentice Early Years Assistant

Apprentice Nursery Nurse

£6,864

£8,320

£5,678

Moss Side, Little Leaders Pre-School

Ancoats and Clayton Kiddi Days Clayton

Moss Side Kiddi Days Longsight

Whalley Range Cuddly Care

Apprentice Nursery Nurse

£5,678

£4,969

£5,678

Ancoats Tiddlywinks Ancoats

Ancoats and Clayton Tiddlywinks Clayton

Crumpsall Tiddlywinks Crumpsall

Woodhouse Park Kids Around The Clock

Sharston, Bubbly Bears Day Nursery

Apprentice Nursery Nurse

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£8,320

£5,678

Ardwick Kiddi Days

Sharston, Bubbly Bears Day Nursery

£4,969 Woodhouse Park Kids Around The Clock

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Apprentice Nursery Assistant

Apprentice Nursery Nurse

£4,969

£5,678

Broughton, Happy Feet Day Nursery

Manor, Little Darling Day Nursery

Crumpsall Tiddlywinks Crumpsall

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Scaffolding Apprentice

Apprentice Scaffolder

£11,700

£11,690

Horwich and Blackrod Network Scaffolding

St. Mary’s Allied Scaffolding

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£5,678 Davenport & Cale Green, D&L Plastering

£5,720 Reddish North Wright Rendering & Plastering

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£5,324 Ordsall Manchester & Cheshire Construction Co. Ltd Engineering Technician Apprentice

£10,000 Cheadle, Capita Property & Infrastructure

Apprentice Painter and Decorator

£5,536

Ordsall Diamond Decorators

Worsley, Boothman’s of Swinton Ltd

Scaffolding Apprentice

Apprentice Bricklayer

£5,678

Dukinfield BB Scaffolding Services

Timperley Stephen Lakin Limited

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Apprentice Support Worker

£11,856

App. Support Worker

£4,969

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Cheetham, Outreach Community & Residential Services

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Newton Heath Standwalk N. Heath

Apprentice Care Assistant

Apprentice Personal Care Assistant

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£5,678

£8,003

£11,856

Littleborough Lakeside Littleborough Care Home

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Claremont Claremont Lodge

Swinton, Dementia Care and Support At Home

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Apprentice Stores Assistant

Manufacturing Apprentice

App. Assistant Pallet / Case Manufacturer

App. Manufacturing Operative

£6,240

£7,800

£8,580

£7,280

£5,678

Hulme Roche Designs

Woodhouse Park, Smart Dental Care Group

Cheetham J A Harrison & Co Ltd

Waterhead, Precision Pallets and Cases Ltd

Chadderton Central ASC Manufacturing Ltd

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Apprentice Warehouse Operative

Apprentice Exhibition Support Assistant

Manufacturing / Production Apprentice

Manufacturing Apprentice

£6,760

£7,280

£7,371

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£7,696

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Castleton Simple Storage

Ordsall, Full Circle Events & Exhibitions Ltd

Swinton North We Can Foods Ltd

Swinton North Hall Fire Protection Ltd

Stores Apprentice

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Apprentice Bench Engineer

Apprentice Pattern Cutter

Logistics Apprentice

£6,760

£6,435

£5,111

Swinton North Tradefix Direct

Gorse Hill ArjoHuntLeigh UK

Douglas Charlon Clothing Ltd

£7,280 Cadishead AutoMech Motorsport Ltd

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and training in a positive way (eg volunteering). 7. Make the most of your hobbies. Look for any skills or experience which might be relevant to the job. 8. Tell the truth! 9. Give examples – say what skills you have, how you’ve used them, and what the outcome was. 10. Check and check again! Use spell check, and get someone else to check for errors too.

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TOP 10 INTERVIEW TIPS 1. Get there early. 2. Research the company. 3. First impressions matter – always dress appropriately. 4. Body language is important! Make eye contact with the interviewers and smile. 5. Try to anticipate what questions the interviewer might ask and practice your answers. 6. Give examples of how you have achieved positive outcomes.

7. If you’re not sure what a question means, ask them to clarify. 8. Many people speak too quickly when they’re nervous. Slow down, stay calm and in control. 9. Think about questions you want to ask but don’t just ask about pay, holidays and perks. 10. Thank the interviewers and give the impression that you really want the job.

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Apprentice Fabricator Welder

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£6,240

£5,394

£5,678

£8,476

£10,400

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Chadderton South Constant Engineering

Kingsway Constell Engineers Ltd

Ordsall PP Plasma Ltd

Irwell Riverside GHS Special Projects

Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

Electromechanical Engineering App.

Apprentice Inspection Engineer

Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Manufacturing App.

£10,400

£5,324

£7,696

£13,520

£7,098

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Heatons South Baumuller (UK) Ltd

Denton West, Victoria Production Eng. Ltd

Dukinfield Tulip Ltd

Stalybridge North Truck Craft

Steelmetal Apprentice

Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

Material Control Apprentice

Mechanical Precision Engineering Adv. Ap.

Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

£6,760

£9,984

£14,346

£8,112

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Gorse Hill Kratos Analytical Ltd

Gorse Hill, Torkington Engineers Ltd

Lowton East Pentre Group Ltd

£6,084 Audenshaw Barnshaws Bending Centre

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£5,678

£4,969

£5,678

Northenden Cabello Hair

Ancoats and Clayton Ethos

Cadishead Mezzamac Hairdressing

Worsley Scissorz 2 Hair

Apprentice Hairdresser

£5,678

£5,886

£5,678

Edgeley/Cheadle Heath Pzazz Hairdressing

Cheadle Hulme South Soap Hairdressing

Reddish South The Hair Lounge

Cheadle and Gatley Love Hair (NW) Ltd

Apprentice Hairdresser

£5,678

Altrincham House of Finesse

Hale Central Air Hairdressing

Timperley, Finishing Touch Hair & Beauty

Flixton A Cut Above

JOEL THOMPSON - THE BARBER SHOP, WALKDEN

Joel Thompson is a Skills Company barbering apprentice at The Barber Shop in Walkden. Joel was a finalist in the Student Barber Competition category at the British Barbers Association Awards that were held at the NEC in Birmingham on 11 May. Unfortunately, Joel didn’t win the first prize, but was thrilled to be a finalist and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Joel’s inital plan on leaving school was to study for his A levels and then join the RAF. However, a trip to a traditional barbers shop in Manchester changed Joel’s plans. Joel siad:

“The day I walked into the place, I just felt it in my bones that this was a profession I wanted to

learn rather than taking A levels. I duly applied for an Apprenticeship in September 2014 with The Skills Company and was successful in my interview. The next day I recieved a call to go to The Barber Shop in Walkden for a day’s trial. The day arrived and although I had a few nerves, I just knew this was the job I wanted to do;

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Do you know that 93% of our trainees progress to an Apprenticeship or job? Our Traineeships last from six weeks to six months and involve the development of industry-specific skills, as well as job preparation training. Our Traineeships also include a work experience placement, which will lead on to the Apprenticeship you want. We offer a training salary of up to £40 per week and you may also be eligible for a bursary and free FE meals. Traineeship in Mechanics

Traineeship in Business Administration

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£1,560

£1,820

£1,560

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Ancoats and Clayton Key Care and Support

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Chorlton Community Revival

Northenden, Angel Care Home Service

Traineeship in Childcare

£1,560

Traineeship in Customer Service

Baguley Paintpots Newall Green

£1,560

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Higher Blackley Tiddlewinks Day Nursery

Cheetham B&M Stores

Newton Heath, Mcr. Plumbing Supplies

Traineeship in Customer Service

Traineeship in Food Preperation

Traineeship in Hairdressing

£1,560

City Centre Eco Energy People Ltd

Brooklands, Selco Builders Warehouse

Hulme Buzzrocks

Chorlton Truth

City Centre Carringtons

Traineeship in Social Media

Traineeship in Warehousing

Traineeship in Automotive

£1,560

City Centre Manchester Green FMS

Bradford Store 21

Brooklands Ellard Ltd

Sharston, Whitehouse Event Crockery Ltd

Royton South Dronsfields

Traineeship in Business Administration

Traineeship in Childcare

Traineeship in Hairdressing

Traineeship in Business Administration

Traineeship in Childcare

£1,560

Littleborough Lakeside Apollo Motor Homes

South Middleton Rhodes Preschool

South Middleton Salon Sienna

Irwell Riverside Bidvest 3663

Little Hulton Bright Futures Day Nursery

Traineeship in Childcare

Traineeship in Customer Service

Traineeship in Hairdressing

Traineeship in Warehousing

Traineeship in Automotive

£1,560

Kersal Habonim Nursery

Ordsall Poundstretcher Salford

Broughton Rehab Hair and Beauty

Ordsall JTB Supplies Ltd

Cheadle Hulme North Bee Hive Garage

Traineeship in Childcare

Traineeship in Customer Service

Traineeship in Hairdressing

Traineeship in Mechanics

£1,560

£1,300

Cheadle & Gatley, Clever Clowns Day Nursery

St. Peter’s Ashton Hydroponics

Ashton Waterloo Docutech

Stalybridge North Ladrose

Dukinfield Crescent Motors

Traineeship in Barbering

Traineeship in Childcare

Traineeship in Customer Service

£1,560

Altrincham City Gents

Clifford Park Playgroup

Bucklow-St. Martins Little Oaks

Broadheath Curry’s/PC World

Altrincham Embrace-Learning

£1,560

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KIAN ENGINEERS HIS FUTURE

We are repeatedly told in articles in the press about the shortage of qualified engineers. However, the needs of the sector are changing more rapidly than the university courses can be modified. This means that an Apprenticeship is increasingly becoming the favoured option in this evolving sector. Doing an Apprenticeship in engineering gives people the opportunity to work in the sector and learn from professionals who have direct experience while getting a real wage, and the range of opportunities is growing all the time. According to Career Point GM Labour Insight Tool between 1.1.15 and 31.3.15 there were 2421 job postings for engineers in Greater Manchester, with an average salary of £38,647 per annum. The Skills Company provide excellent engineering training and Apprenticeships. Call 0161 233 2656 for further information.

After leaving school Kian Ghanian from Swinton started to do his A Levels at college but soon realised that they weren’t for him. Kian hadn’t really considered an Apprenticeship before as he wanted to get into engineering and thought he needed a degree. With the help from Business Adviser Phil Lawson, Kian is now an Apprentice Engineer with Magnesium Elektron, an operating company of Luxfer Group (NYSE:LXFR), a global materials technology company, specializing in the design and manufacture of high-performance materials, components and gas-containment devices for environmental, healthcare, protection and specialty end-markets. Kian is now earning a wage and learning the skills. He said: “The environment is great, everyone’s friendly and helpful. It’s a great atmosphere to be in and they’ve even said they’ll support me to go to university too!” Graham Bond, Operations Manager, said:

“Magnesium Elektron are committed to recruiting intelligent and enthusiastic young people through the apprenticeship route as we believe this is an excellent way to help us develop and grow the highly skilled and motivated employees that are needed to support the future growth of our business”

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APPRENTICE ON PRESTIGIOUS ALLIANZ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME Lea Hillary who is an account handler for Gateshead based insurance broker, NC Insurance and an apprentice with The Skills Company, was one of only fifty successful candidates selected from hundreds of applicants after a vigorous application process which included being interviewed by senior staff at Allianz. The Allianz Scholarship Programme was launched in 2012 as a learning and development framework which has been designed to provide first-class tuition and networking opportunities to develop the technical and industry knowledge of young, talented and professional brokers. Lea has worked with The Skills Company since he joined NC Insurance in August 2013 and during that period he has successfully completed the Certificate in Providing Financial Services Apprenticeship (including IF1 & IF2) as well as recently achieving his CII Certificate in Insurance qualification. Mark Burdett, Sales & Marketing Director at NC Insurance, said: “As a firm we are committed to gaining chartered status and working with The Skills Company on Apprenticeships has really helped develop our new and younger members of staff. Lea added:

“I am delighted to have been selected as a successful candidate for the Allianz Scholarship Programme and I am sure my work with The Skills Company played a big part. I would recommend The Skills Company to any young professional looking for a career in financial services.”

INTRODUCTION TO APPRENTICESHIPS Learn the skills you’ll need to get the job you’ll love and fast track your apprenticeship journey today. If you’re unsure about your career options and need help with the important skills employers are looking for, take the first step to securing your future career: • Try out a job role that you think may be for you • Learn how to write a professional CV • Choose from 100s of Apprenticeship and Traineeship vacancies • Develop your interview skills • Improve your communication, team working and problem solving skills • Demonstrate your leadership, planning and organisational skills • Achieve a placement reference, record of your attendance and punctuality.

You’ll get financial support for your travel costs, any equipment you might need and, subject to eligibility, we will help you to apply for a Bursary and Free FE Meals. After completion of the course you will be given the opportunity to progress and achieve further qualifications in your field. Progression routes available are: • Business Administration • Construction • Customer Service • Information Technology (I.T.) • Manufacturing • Automotive • Health & Social Care… and many more Call now to secure your place 0161 233 2656 or 01744 750467 Or email recruitment@theskillsco.com

STAYING IN EDUCATION TIL 18… WHAT DOES IT MEAN? From Summer 2015, young people are now required to continue in education or training until their 18th birthday, as part of the government legislation to Raise the Participation Age. But what does that actually mean for young people? The first important point is that the new legislation does not mean that young people have to stay on at school or in a sixth form until they reach 18. The requirement is that young people will need to continue to study or train in one of several ways: • Study full-time in a school, college or with a training provider • Full time work or volunteering combined with part-time education or training • An Apprenticeship Jayne Worthington, Interim Managing Director of The Skills Company, said:

about giving everyone the opportunity to continue to learn in the way that’s most appropriate for them. For more and more people now, the right choice is an Apprenticeship, during which young people can continue to learn, gain valuable qualifications, and earn at the same time.”

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LOOKING FOR WORK? Let us help you get on to the job ladder. At The Skills Company we offer a range of training courses across Greater Manchester to help people like you develop the necessary skills required for employment. We have courses starting regularly in a variety of occupational areas, including hospitality, customer service and business administration, as well as CSCS card courses. If you were 19 or older in August 2014 and you are unemployed and in receipt of state benefits, these courses are free. Please call our Pre-Recruitment Team on 0161 667 6413 to book your place.

SIX OF THE BEST The Skills Company submitted six entries to the annual Greater Manchester Skills for Business Awards, and all six have been shortlisted to go forward to the prestigious awards ceremony at The Point at Lancashire Cricket Club. The Skills for Business Awards, delivered by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network and Greater Manchester Apprenticeship Hub, is an annual event celebrating the outstanding contribution that skills and learning make to businesses across Greater Manchester. The shortlisted entries are: • Wardworth Ltd for Retail Business of the Year • Wardworth Ltd for Small Business of the Year • Taylor Robinson of Wardworth for Advanced Apprentice of the Year • Tiddlywinks Nursery for Health and Social Care Business of the Year • Tiddlywinks Nursery for Medium Sized Business of the Year • Anthony Holden of Whistl for Advanced Apprentice of the Year Wardworth Ltd have also been shortlisted for the 2015 E3 Business Awards in the Skills, Education and Training category. Speaking on behalf of the company, Managing Director, Gail Hounslea said: “We are thrilled to be finalists… We have been working hard with The Skills Company to upskill our team and drive engagement and motivation. We have found that developing our team to be the best that they personally can be is extremely beneficial to the business.”

FUTURE PROFESSIONALS PRE-APPRENTICESHIP

For a fast track to future career success in the business and professional sectors, sign up for a Pre-Apprenticeship and progress from school onto an Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship within eight months. Unlike most college courses, our Future Professionals Pre-Apprenticeship is taught by a variety of industry experts in human resources, marketing, insurance and banking. You will also have the opportunity to undertake work experience to enable you to have a clear understanding of what career path you want to follow. As you come towards the end of your Pre-Apprenticeship, we will work with you to find out what sector you’re interested in

and what type of company you want to work for. We will then use our extensive network of 2,500 employers across Greater Manchester to find you a suitable Apprenticeship vacancy in: • Human Resources • Marketing or Digital Marketing • General Insurance • Retail Banking

The course starts in early September 2015 and will take place three days per week (Wednesday to Friday) for 30 weeks. You will be entitled to a training allowance of up to £30 per week. If you’re interested, please call us to secure an interview on 0161 233 2656 or email us at recruitment@theskillsco.com.

On the course, you will learn about: • The business environment • Business resources • Marketing • Human resource management • Business ethics

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new careers just waiting for you! APPLY NOW FOR A SUMMER START! Summer’s not the only thing hotting up just now, we’re talking about Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships and your dream job! Apprenticeships and courses available in: • Accountancy • Automotive • Business • Construction

• Childcare • Engineering • Financial Services • Hairdressing

• Human Resources • Health & Social Care • IT & Web Development • Marketing

• Manufacturing • Employability & Jobsearch • And more

Can’t wait? Apply on our website. Bit busy now? Come to our open event on:

Thursday, 25 June 2015 from 5.30pm - 7.00pm Churchgate House, 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6EU

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