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Nick Humfrey, London Borough of Camden A locality based solution for Higher Apprenticeships

camden.gov.uk Introduction to KQ Apprenticeships How to get in contact with businesses Needs of different size businesses Bringing businesses together Contents

camden.gov.uk A Higher Apprenticeship Programme in science, technology and the creative industries. Looking to provide opportunities for progression for Level 3 Apprentices and alternatives to university for A level/BTEC students Aims to provide a model whereby smaller businesses can work with others in their sector to take advantage of the government’s offer for higher and degree apprenticeships. Pilot in Life Sciences, using new Laboratory Scientist trailblazer standard. Considering other options with digital trailblazers. What is KQ Apprenticeships

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Approach: Steering group as first step Committing to apprentices as second Pitch: Help tackle looming technician shortage Link with other businesses Work with good universities Method of contact Introduction if at all possible Cold call followed by briefing note Contacting businesses

camden.gov.uk What are people’s experiences of interesting businesses in the offer?

camden.gov.uk Multinational companies- do they want to share resources with others or maintain autonomy Large companies (i.e. those who would have a regular supply of a handful of apprentices)- is it easy for them to get universities interested? Medium sized companies (i.e. those who may occasionally want to recruit a single apprentice)- what is the best way to allow them to recruit apprentices? Small companies (i.e those who can’t take on apprentices without substantial training support)- is it possible to provide the support they need? Sizes of businesses

camden.gov.uk Things to consider: Subject to study Qualification to study for (Bachelor’s, Foundation, HNC) Method of study (block release, day release, online, evening class) Entry requirements Start and end dates What else? How do you align groups of employers into a single training demand

camden.gov.uk Contact details: Nick Humfrey Higher Apprenticeship Manager London Borough of Camden Summary