1. Can Apprenticeships Rescue the Economy? David Bishop Corporate Director of Development Nottingham City Council

2. Nottingham Growth Plan Actions in the Growth Plan are focused around three areas 1.Fostering enterprise 2.Developing a skilled workforce 3.Building a 21st century infrastructure

3. Developing a skilled workforce - the key contribution from apprenticeships Nottingham Apprenticeship Hub – supporting 1,000 Apprenticeship starts by March 2015, including 250 in the Creative Quarter. The Hub supports the promotion of Apprenticeships in Nottingham by helping: Local employers to create Apprenticeship vacancies City residents to become apprentices

4. Support for employers: Identify the best Apprenticeship framework and training provider Financial support Support with advertising and recruitment Support for young people: Promotion in Schools Advertising local vacancies on Hub’s website, Facebook and Twitter Support with application process Apprenticeship Fairs / Events

5. Benefits of an apprentice to a business 92% of employers report that their apprentice has bought benefits to their business 77% of employers believe Apprenticeships make them more competitive; 76% say that Apprenticeships provide higher overall productivity; 80% feel that Apprenticeships reduce staff turnover; 83% of employers rely on their Apprenticeships programme to provide the skilled workers that they need for the future; 88% believe that Apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce

6. More Information Website: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/apprenticewww.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/apprentice email: apprenticeship.hub@nottinghamcity.gov.ukapprenticeship.hub@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Tel: 0115 876 2824 facebook: www.facebook.com/nottmapprenticewww.facebook.com/nottmapprentice twitter: www.twitter.com/nottmapprenticewww.twitter.com/nottmapprentice Website: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/apprenticewww.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/apprentice email: apprenticeship.hub@nottinghamcity.gov.ukapprenticeship.hub@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Tel: 0115 876 2824 facebook: www.facebook.com/nottmapprenticewww.facebook.com/nottmapprentice twitter: www.twitter.com/nottmapprenticewww.twitter.com/nottmapprentice