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Today’s Apprentice Tomorrow’s Talent! Makes business sense Multiplies up the effect of your investment in training by adding government support Allows you to compete on skills and reputation Creates time for you to do other things……

What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a way for people to earn while they learn in a real job, gaining a real qualification and a real future Learning on the job Achieving competence Maths and English Skills Employment & career development Employment & career development

Levels of apprenticeships Intermediate Apprenticeships Level 2 Equiv. to 5 A* - C GCSEs months Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 Equiv. to 2 A- levels months Higher Apprenticeship Level 4 + Equiv. to foundation degree level + 24 months + Gaining knowledge, competence and employability skills

Advantages of training Apprentices Employer controls selection process Investing in skills you need Raises profile & reputation of your business Control over labour availability – How? Lower staff costs – Why? Lower staff turnover – Why?

Financial benefits for You! year old Apprentices Government pays for all of their training Older Apprentices Government pays half of the training cost Salary costs reflect employer investment Apprenticeship rate of pay £3.30 per hour! Low cost recruitment process Screening done by College

Hiring an Apprentice You need to: employ an apprentice for a minimum of 30 hours per week pay at least the national minimum wage for apprentices Issue a contract of employment induct the apprentice and support their on-the-job learning using skills and knowledge in the workforce be involved in reviewing the progress of an apprentice

How do we help? identify the apprenticeship that fits your requirements develop a training plan for you ‘Find an Apprenticeship’ free recruitment service provide training to develop knowledge monitor the progress of the apprentice and provide feedback to you

Government Grants available for YOU! Employers that: have up to 50 employees haven’t started an apprentice in the past 12 months want to take on an apprentice (or apprentices) aged 16 to 24 may be able to get a Grant of £1,500 per apprentice. Employers can claim a maximum of 5 grants, so up to £7,500 in total.

Common challenges in employing animal apprentices Kennels Seasonal business – Expand out of season offer The cuddle factor – Candidate profile based selection Family run – No room for outsiders! Grooming Training a future competitor – Compete on quality Apprentices are slow – So were you once! Never employed anyone before – Help is available Dog Walking Inexperience - Take the lead Unreliable – They are YOUR employee! General Issues Can’t drive! - Candidate selection Age – Consider the risks before an incident – work safely!

Do you employ unqualified staff? Think Apprenticeship! Gain a qualification Ties them into your business Can act as a motivator Improves efficiencies Raises your skill base and standards Attracts new talent Increasingly important to employ qualified people Builds on your reputation Attracts clients

Animal Care Apprenticeships! Pathways Dog Grooming Animal Care & Welfare Animal Training Pet Care and Retail Zoos and Wildlife Qualification Delivery Level 2 Day release option (Huntingdon Sept to July) Level 2 & 3 work based option

Animal Care Case Study Eric Hugenberg, Animal Care Assistant at The Mayhew Animal Home Duties include kennel cleaning, dog walking, feeding, training, grooming, basic medical care and introducing dogs to potential adopters “As this course is work-based it is relevant to my job. An assessor would visit every 4-6 weeks... I have also completed a distance learning course in Canine Nutrition and a day-course in Animal First Aid” “I really enjoy learning on the job but also realise that a structured course can provide more in-depth knowledge, as well as adding a qualification”

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