A GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS The future is bright for apprenticeships November 2017
At Worthing College we provide expert advice and support for businesses looking to employ an apprentice Our staff are highly qualified, industry experts and are passionate about ensuring every apprentice is successful. Training is tailored to meet individual needs and can be flexibly delivered at the College or in the workplace. Why Partner with us as a Training Provider? Running your apprenticeship programme with us is a straight forward and supported process. We will: • • • •
Make an initial assessment of your business needs Support you with creating a job description Place your adverts via the National Apprenticeships and Worthing College websites Shortlist applicants for you to interview
On successful offer of employment we work with you to set up regular reviews and we will take care of the training and assessments with the apprentice for the duration of the apprenticeship.
There has never been a better time to employ an apprentice New government reforms are changing the shape of the apprenticeship system. All employers operating in the UK with an annual pay bill over £3 million are now required to contribute to an Apprenticeship Levy. For a small business hiring an apprentice is a faster and low cost way of bringing on board the skilled workers you need for growing your business. Our account manager will help you identify your skills gap and source candidates with real potential. In order to encourage you to employ an apprentice the Government will cover 90% of the training fees and you as the employer will be asked to make a contribution of only 10%.
“Many of those who have completed Level 2 and Level 3 Apprenticeships have now secured full time paid positions at South Downs Leisure.”
CHRIS BLADEN, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS SOUTH DOWNS LEISURE
We will help you find great candidates to fill your skills gap “Worthing College has achievement rates above the national average. To find the right apprenticeship for your business, we provide guidance on funding as well as help you with the recruitment process and the ongoing assessment of their training. One of our unique advantages is that we have a ready pool of candidates from our student body looking for apprenticeships.�
Paul Riley, Principal
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achievement rates for apprenticeships, 35.8% above the national average.
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of employers in England will not have to pay the Levy. For organisations with less than 50 employees the Government will pay 100% of the training cost for any apprentices hired that are 16-18 years old.
“Our apprentice worked so hard that he became an integral part of the business and we just had to employ him.�
ALEX TAYLOR, STORE MANAGER SOUTH DOWN BIKES
What We Offer • Activity Leadership • Business Administration • Exercise and Fitness • IT Application Specialist • Leadership and Management • Leisure Management • Leisure Operations
• Sports Development • Supporting Teaching and Learning • Supporting Teaching and Learning in Physical Education and School Sport
Partnering With Us Contact our Business Development Advisor Isabel Spavins today to learn more about all the opportunities available to your business.
Contact Our Apprenticeships Team www.worthing.ac.uk/employers 01903 275723 1 Sanditon Way Worthing BN14 9FD
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