Information Advice and Guidance within the Apprenticeship Journey LEARNER GUIDE Set out below are the key stages of the learner’s journey in which IAG runs throughout. This table highlights what IAG is delivered, the roles undertaken by staff and issues to be considered. Who When IAG delivered Issues to consider when delivering IAG Apprentice Business Solutions Team Schools presentations in line with individual Providing information to year 10 Explore various school events and 11 pupils on apprenticeship communication strategies recruitment Vacancies advertised on an options available. including: ‘Find Apprenticeship’ Government website within Guidance on why an Schools presentations week of being notified of a vacancy apprenticeship may be the best Workshops Vacancies advertised on Access Training’s option for some young people Website website Advice on how to apply for an Facebook Vacancies advertised on the vacancy apprenticeship and understanding Twitter and applicants can view these during group of the recruitment process (which Webinars interview days is significantly different from Age of learners Vacancies advertised on my first job’ progressing into 6th form or a Aspirations of learners ‘Get website time college course) Ensure options discussed are in Providing information to young best interest of young people people who have completed A and not that of the training levels but decided not to go provider immediately to university and are Entry requirements may apply looking to go directly into work via to some programmes the apprenticeship route Information on progression routes beyond completing an apprenticeship Employer Business Solutions Team Following enquiry and/or contact made Informing employers on the Employer’s expectations through direct sales, initial meeting held apprenticeship model, including; Being fully aware of the engagement within one week of initial contact Employers responsibilities employer’s understanding and commitment to the Terms and conditions of an employing apprentice apprenticeship programme What are their motives for Grants / incentives recruiting an apprentice? Processes Are they fully committed to Employer health and spending and resources safety responsibilities to train an apprentice? Safeguarding Equality and diversity PREVENT
Information Advice and Guidance within the Apprenticeship Journey LEARNER GUIDE Set out below are the key stages of the learner’s journey in which IAG runs throughout. This table highlights what IAG is delivered, the roles undertaken by staff and issues to be considered. Who When IAG delivered Issues to consider when delivering IAG Apprentice recruitment Business Solutions Team Schools presentations in line with individual school events Vacancies advertised on ‘Find an Apprenticeship’ Government website within week of being notified of a vacancy Vacancies advertised on Access Training’s website Vacancies advertised on the vacancy and applicants can view these during group interview days Vacancies advertised on ‘Get my first job’ website Providing information to year 10 and 11 pupils on apprenticeship options available. Guidance on why an apprenticeship may be the best option for some young people Advice on how to apply for an apprenticeship and understanding of the recruitment process (which is significantly different from progressing into 6th form or a college course) Providing information to young people who have completed A levels but decided not to go immediately to university and are looking to go directly into work via the apprenticeship route Information on progression routes beyond completing an apprenticeship Explore various communication strategies including: Schools presentations Workshops Website Facebook Twitter Webinars Age of learners Aspirations of learners Ensure options discussed are in best interest of young people and not that of the training provider Entry requirements may apply to some programmes Employer engagement Business Solutions Team Following enquiry and/or contact made through direct sales, initial meeting held within one week of initial contact Informing employers on the apprenticeship model, including; Employers responsibilities Terms and conditions of an employing apprentice Grants / incentives Processes Employer health and safety responsibilities Safeguarding Equality and diversity PREVENT Employer’s expectations Being fully aware of the employer’s understanding and commitment to the apprenticeship programme What are their motives for recruiting an apprentice? Are they fully committed to spending time and resources to train an apprentice?