With the full roll-out of the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) due early next ... and successfully achieving buy-in
A One Day National Conference
Apprenticeships and Traineeships Thursday 15th December 2016 – Manchester Chair: Paul Warner Director of Policy and Skills Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP)
Speakers Include: Anthony Knowles Head of National Account Management National Apprenticeship Service Helen Gorner Head of Apprenticeship Policy Implementation, Employer Engagement Funding Mechanism Skills Funding Agency Nicola Hutchins Head of Youth Initiatives New Economy Trish Wright Head of Partnerships and Projects Huntingdonshire Regional College Part of the Apprenticeship Trailblazer programme Candace Miller Director National Skills Academy for Health
Plus a Half-Day Briefing
Establishing an Apprenticeship Programme Friday 16th December 2016 – Manchester
Contributors
Jay Dunbar-Newman Interim Head of Resourcing Network Rail Liz Gorb Head of Apprenticeships Manchester Metropolitan University
Apprenticeships and Traineeships Thursday 15th December 2016 – Manchester About the Event
Benefits of Attending
With the employer levy due to be introduced in April 2017, our timely Apprenticeships and Traineeships Conference will showcase practical guidance on establishing and coordinating an effective apprenticeship programme that supports apprentices and delivers efficient solutions for your organisation.
• Hear from the Department of Education on the future of expanding access to apprenticeships and the impact of the employer levy • Establish effective pathways to full time employment for apprentices • Gain insight from a pilot organisation on how to best prepare for the digital apprenticeship service roll-out • Learn how to attract talented and enthusiastic candidates to your scheme through targeted marketing strategies • Take away practical strategies to increase capacity for apprentices and improve the apprenticeship scheme in your organisation
With the full roll-out of the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) due early next year, do not miss this opportunity to take away essential learning from pilot sites. Gain valuable insight from a range of practitioners from across both the public and private sector on building relationships with training providers and structuring a successful scheme. This event provides the ideal forum to ensure your apprenticeship programme maximises value for money for your organisation, and will cover key topics including:
• Encouraging the growth of local apprenticeship schemes through better partnership working
• Implementing an efficient traineeship by utilising existing budgets • Establishing marketing strategies that attract talented and valuable candidates
• Selecting the correct training provider for your needs • Integrating apprentices into your wider organisation and successfully achieving buy-in from all staff into the apprenticeship scheme Attend to put your questions to best-practice providers and practitioners and gain vital insight into implementing and managing successful apprenticeship and traineeship schemes.
Who Should Attend Representatives from the Public and Private Sector, Colleges and Schools, Local Authorities, Voluntary Organisations and Central Government Departments including: • HR Business Partners and Managers • Employment Managers • Learning and Skills Managers • Leaders of Schools, Colleges and Further Education Providers
• Directors of Young People’s Services • Universities and Higher Education Providers • Trailblazer Employers • Training and Apprenticeship Teams • 14 – 19 Teams
Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities We provide a range of flexible packages which offer your organisation a platform to network and communicate with key organisations in the public sector. For further information please contact Jean Perrochon on 020 7960 7717 or email
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Establishing an Apprenticeship Programme Friday 16th December 2016 – Manchester
About the Event
Benefits of Attending
Our Establishing an Apprenticeship Programme Half-Day Briefing has been designed to provide guidance from best-practice case studies on planning and implementing an efficient apprenticeship programme.
• Receive expert guidance on introducing apprenticeships into your recruitment objectives and gaining buy-in from across your organisation • Examine methods to choose a complimentary training provider for your scheme and improve the quality of your apprenticeships • Understand how apprenticeships can be effectively implemented across the public sector in various business areas
Attend now to take away proven strategies to integrate apprentices into your organisation and establish schemes throughout your business. Do not miss this opportunity to ensure you are prepared to set up a tailored, effective and profitable apprentice scheme.
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Conference Programme 09.20
Registration Tea and Coffee
09.50
Chair’s Opening Remarks Paul Warner, Director of Policy and Skills Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP)
12.30
Networking Lunch
13.30
Expanding In-Work Learning Opportunities for Apprentices • Providing suitable in-work training and qualifications to ensure supported development of apprentices • Establishing effective support and mentoring networks • Utilising data and feedback to develop your apprenticeship scheme Candace Miller Director National Skills Academy for Health
13.50
Questions and Discussion
14.00
Establishing an Effective Apprenticeship Marketing Strategy • Working with partner organisations to promote apprenticeships • Putting in place tailored strategies to attract talented applicants • Implementing apprenticeship schemes across various business areas to maximise opportunities Liz Gorb Director of Apprenticeships Manchester Metropolitan University
14.20
Questions and Discussion
14.30
Networking Tea and Coffee
Keynote Addresses 10.00
National Update on the Progress towards Apprenticeships • Working towards the 2020 target for apprenticeships • Discussing the impact of the introduction of the employer levy • Implementing new apprenticeship standards and quality assuring training Anthony Knowles, National Apprenticeship Service
10.20
Questions and Discussion
10.30
Examining Changes to Apprenticeship Funding Arrangements • Preparing for the new funding options for apprenticeships post-April 2017 • Exploring changes to funding options and funding bands Helen Gorner, Head of Apprenticeship Policy Implementation Employer Engagement Funding Mechanism Skills Funding Agency
10.50
Questions and Discussion
11.00
Networking Tea and Coffee Break
11.30
Taking Forward Learning from the Trailblazer Experience • Utilising the full range of functions from the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) • Effectively managing training costs and reflecting on transition funding • Finding suitable training providers and developing training programmes for apprentices through the DAS Trish Wright, Head of Partnerships and Projects Huntingdonshire Regional College Part of the Apprenticeship Trailblazer programme
Interactive Panel Discussion 14.50
Developing a Successful Traineeship Programme • Examining available funding options for traineeships • Putting in place innovative strategies to attract talented applicants • Focusing on establishing clear pathways to employment from training Put your questions to a panel of speakers from the day on implementing an efficient traineeship scheme in your organisation
15.10
Maximising the Impact of Apprentices through Targeted Human Resources Strategies • Focusing on pathways to full-time employment • Integrating apprentices into recruitment practices throughout the organisation • Improving support and development for apprentices Jay Dunbar-Newman Interim Head of Resourcing Network Rail
11.50
Questions and Discussion
12.00
Developing Apprenticeships through a Devolved Approach • Reflecting on local area needs to ensure targeted interventions • Encouraging apprenticeships as an attractive employment option • Building networks for improved partnership working between employers and training providers Nicola Hutchins, Head of Youth Initiatives, New Economy
15.30
Session Questions and Discussion
Questions and Discussion
15.45
Chair’s Closing Remarks and Close of Conference
12.20
Briefing Programme 08.30
Registration, Tea and Coffee
10.30
Networking Tea and Coffee Break
09.00
Chair’s Opening Remarks Sam Windett, Head of Policy and Communications Employment Related Services Association (ERSA)
11.00
Selecting a Suitable Training Provider to Maximise the Value of Your Apprenticeship Scheme • Enhancing relationships in order to ensure a complimentary training programme Ben Murphy Leadership Programme Manager, Early Careers Team Barclays Bank PLC
11.40
Establishing an Apprenticeship Programme in the Public Sector • Creating a business case for how your organisation can benefit from apprentices Gregg Hobbs, Deputy Director of Fast Stream and Early Talent Civil Service Resourcing
12.20
Chair’s Closing Remarks and Close of Briefing
Opening Keynote Address 09.10
09.50
Developing and Implementing an Apprenticeship Programme Michael Lemin, Policy Leader NCFE Introducing Apprenticeships to Your Recruitment Strategy Phil White, Head of Learning Development, United Utilities One of the National Apprentice Awards 2015 Top 100 Apprentice Employers and winners of the National Apprentice Awards North West Macro Employer of the Year
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