The National Vacancy Matching Service Richard Nutt

Launch of the National Apprenticeship Service National drive to increase apprentice numbers Re positioning of resource to engage key sectors e.g Public Sectors and prime commerical sectors Broadening of apprenticeship’s age range Increase in marketing and support materials for schools Linking to 14-19/Connexions On-line prospectus Implementation of the National Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service A Step Change In Apprenticeships

From apprenticeships.org.uk Candidates can search to find vacancies Register to have their own area Create and store a reusable application form Apply for a vacancy Monitor and track their applications Get help and support when necessary How does VMS work? The Candidate

Candidate search options –occupation/job role –employer –keyword –learning provider –location/postcode Each result gives detailed information about the job, including the employer, training, pay and the qualifications they would be working towards. How does VMS work? The Candidate

Home Page For Candidates

6 Preview Vacancy 1

7 For Candidates Preview Vacancy 2

8 For Candidates Apply for Vacancy

9 For Candidates Complete Application

10 Complete Application 2 For Candidates

11 For Candidates Complete Application 3

12 For Candidates Complete Application 4 Are you able to work away from home for two days a month?* Give an example of when you have worked in a team.*

13 For Candidates Complete Application 5

14 Manage Applications 1 For Candidates

15 For Candidates Manage Applications 2

Benefit from the rich content of apprenticeship information on apprenticeships.org.uk Get your vacancies to a wider audience through the web portal Bring more young people into the workforce Benefit from the wide range of sector frameworks Plug the skills gap and grow the workforce of the future Increase productivity and retention through tailored training Potential low cost start in developing apprenticeships through the minimum wage dispensation for the first year The Employer Benefits

Employer Links with an LSC approved Training Provider No administrative burden The Provider will agree the vacancy content and conditions The Provider will put vacancies on the National Vacancy Matching Service With the employer, the Provider will monitor and track vacancy applications How does VMS work? The Employer

The Provider will sift applications with the employer The Provider will manage the communication and interview process as agreed with the employer The Provider will manage the unsuccessful Candidate process Help and support on-hand throughout the process Or employer vacancy applications can be routed via a weblink to the employer’s HR site How does VMS work? The Employer

19 Progress Application to Successful Vacancy Managers