1. South east apprenticeship company

2. Apprenticeship Training Agency (ATA) Funded by the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) One of 10 nationwide Australian model Consortium of providers Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Oxford and Buckinghamshire Introduction

3. Contribute to Increasing the number of Apprenticeship opportunities to 1,600 by 2013 in South East Provide an alternative solution to the traditional method of apprenticeship engagement Remove bureaucracy Reach hard to reach employers Stimulating demand in priority sectors The Aims

4. Apprenticeships............ Make businesses more competitive Supported by 77%of employers Provide higher overall productivity Supported by 76% of employers Reduce staff turnover Supported by 80% of employers Provide skilled workers for a business’s future Supported by 83% of employers Lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce supported by 88% of employers Provide a more cost effective staffing solution Supported by 59% of employers (Research conducted 2008 by populus on behalf of LSC)

5. Advice on Apprentice’s role Recruitment process responsibility:  Advertising of opportunity  Screening of candidates  Interviewing and short listing of candidates Sourcing of training provider Responsive to seasonal peaks and troughs/short term contracts Overcome “head count” issue Less red tape – SEAC employs the Apprentice(s) Safety net SEAC - Benefits for Business include:

6. A real job One point of contact Ongoing support and guidance Variety of work experiences Safety net Continued support and guidance Information advice and guidance Benefits for Apprentices include:

7. Contact: Irene Hoare Tel: 07587 131947 irene@seapprenticeship.co.uk www.se-apprenticeship.co.uk Want to know more?