Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships benefit employers and individuals, and by boosting the skills of the workforce they help to improve economic productivity.
Apprenticeships:
Overview
An apprenticeship is a genuine job with an accompanying assessment and skills development programme. Apprenticeships benefit employers and individuals, and by boosting the skills of the workforce they help to improve economic productivity.
- Grow or upskill your team with apprenticeships
- A perfect way to invest in a future workforce whilst also adding a committed person to your headcount
- While the apprentice works for you, they also learn the core skill set at Sandwell College and study for a nationally recognised qualification
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Apprentices generally work between 30 and 40 hours per week and they spend a minimum of 20% of their annual paid working hours training towards their
apprenticeship with us
Apprenticeships:
We Offer
We’re really proud of the extensive list of apprenticeships we offer to our talented and skilled pool of apprentices.
- Automotive and Green Technologies
- Business Admin and Professional Services
- Customer Service
- Childcare
- Construction
- Dental Nursing
- Engineering
- Digital & IT Infrastructure
- Hairdressing
- Hospitality
- Sport
Apprenticeship
Benefits
• Cost-effective way of creating a skilled workforce (reduce recruitment and training costs)
• Flexible way of hiring (the apprenticeship can be tailored to specific job roles)
• Increased staff retention and motivation
• Tried and tested way to recruit new staff and upskill existing staff to develop a skilled and qualified workforce
• Taking an apprentice with Tomorrow’s People opens your business up to discount on other training offered by the College along with other partnership opportunities
• Supporting employers to make the most of their levy and secure any available cash incentives
Funding
Apprenticeships
As of April 2023, national minimum wage for apprentices is £5.28 per hour however many employers choose to pay more especially as skills develop. Are there any additional payments available? An employer will be paid £1,000 for taking on an apprentice who is either:
• Aged 16 to 18 years old
• Under 25 and has an education, health and care plan or has been in the care of their local authority
• Employers with fewer than 50 staff will be entitled to 100% government funding for 16-18 year olds
How To Recruit
An Apprentice
Option 1 – We recruit for you
Step 1: Get in touch with us, discuss your business needs and hear about how we manage the recruitment of the apprentice for you.
Step 2: We will create a job description for your specific role needed, then once approved by yourself we will advertise the vacancy.
Step 3: We will screen all applicants and those meeting your requirements will be interviewed by us and then sent to you for your own recruitment process.
Step 4: Once a candidate is chosen, contracts are written and the apprentice will start.
Step 5: Once the apprentice begins, you will be allocated a specialist account manager to support you throughout
Option 2 – Recruit an Apprentice yourself
Step 1: We will agree how we can support you in recruiting an apprentice
Step 2: We will interview your candidates to check suitability (this may be from a candidate you have put forward yourself)
Step 3: Apprentice is chosen and your normal recruitment process takes place
Step 4: Once the apprentice begins, you will be allocated a specialist account manager to support you throughout
Apprenticeships
We Offer
Automotive
This apprenticeship equips budding talents with the skills and knowledge vital for excelling in the dynamic Automotive Sector. Hands-on training and mentorship will be integral to their learning, ensuring they grasp not only theoretical but also practical aspects of the Automotive world.
Business Administration
This apprenticeship is designed to provide aspiring individuals with a strong foundation in business operations, administration, and organisational efficiency. Apprentices will be engaged in a blended learning approach, combining theoretical knowledge with practical hands-on experience.
Customer Service
This apprenticeship is designed to foster a deep understanding of customer service principles, communication skills, conflict resolution, and effective problem-solving strategies.
Apprentices will blend theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Childcare
This apprenticeship will equip students with the knowledge, expertise, and ethical foundation necessary for providing exceptional care and support for children.
The learning journey is structured to balance theory with practical experience, enabling students to apply their understanding in real-life childcare settings.
Dental Nursing
Apprentices will engage in an immersive learning experience, covering a wide range of topics including dental anatomy, infection control, patient care, radiography and chairside assistance.
The curriculum integrates classroom learning with hands-on training in a dental practice.
Engineering
This apprenticeship is designed to equp apprentices with a solid foundation in engineering principles, problem-solving skills, and hands-on expertise in various engineering domains.
The course is a blend of theoretical understanding and practical application in an engineering setting.
Hair Professionals
Designed to provide apprentices with the knowledge, techniques, and creativity which is essential in the dynamic and vibrant world of hairdressing.
The course will cover a comprehensive curriculum including hairstyling techniques, colouring methods, salon management and customer service.
This programme is dedicated to fostering compassionate, competent professionals in the health and social care sector.
It is designed to equip apprentices with the knowledge, skills, and empathy needed to provide excellent care and support to individuals in need.
Trades
This apprenticeship focuses on creating skilled and knowledgeable trade professionals for the industries that power our economies.
The course is designed to give apprentices a solid foundation in their chosen trade, along with practical skills for success.