1. University of Hull Our apprenticeship journey so far…
25 April 2018
University of Hull Our apprenticeship journey so far…
Adam Greenwood
22nd November 2016

2. 25 April 2018
A bit about me
Background

3. Horizon scanning
Lots of reading and research into the drivers for apprenticeships

4. Important Factors Things that might influence our decisions
Graduate recruitment
Demand from young people
Competition and collaborative opportunities
Benefits, and challenges, of closer employer working

5. The University Research led International Business facing
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The University
Research led
International
Business facing
Employability
An ‘anchor’ Institution
Student experience

6. The University – mock TEF
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The University – mock TEF

7. Vision and buy-in from the top
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Vision and buy-in from the top
Presented the concept to Executive
Follow ups and ongoing engagement with Professional services and Academic colleagues
Joined UVAC in February 2016

8. Skills Funding Agency Successful in getting onto the ROTO
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Skills Funding Agency
Successful in getting onto the ROTO
Applied in the last ITT and signed the contract this month!
But…
Now the RoATP and the ITT
…and what about EPA?

9. What we’ve developed so far…
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What we’ve developed so far…
CMDA (Standard)
Chemical Scientist pathway (framework)
Healthcare Assistant Practitioner (framework)
But many more opportunities…

10. Funding Will apprenticeships ever be money makers for HEIs?
4x concurrent funding models
Levy vs non-levy – two different markets?

11. Quality Suitable programmes Adaptation vs Creation
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Quality
Suitable programmes
Adaptation vs Creation
Changing content, assessment and delivery!
Timescales for approvals

12. Employer Demand
Approach
Engagement
Partnership

13. Sharon Gamble Apprenticeship & Business Lead for Hull City Council Hull Training and Adult Education

14. Apprenticeships our story
Hull City Council employs just under six thousand staff.
Employee training and development are key to business.
The City Council has shown a commitment to employing apprentices now for a number of years.
We currently offer apprenticeships within the council department's at levels 2, 3 and 4
Hull City Council is committed to providing up to 100 apprenticeships through Hull Training and Adult Education each year

15. Apprenticeships our story
The current apprenticeship programme has proved to be a very successful programme and we will continue to develop it within the City Council.
On average 82% of our apprentices progress into a positive destination There are many instances where an apprentice has joined as a level 2 and on completion progresses to a level 3 apprenticeship.
Of the 91 apprentices currently employed 46 are level 2 and 45 are level 3.
New opportunities are identified all the time and the benefits to both the apprentice and the Council are evident.
Trailblazer in teacher training – employer led

16. Preparation. Our Journey
Levy Strategy
Calculation and distribution
Partnerships with providers(s)
Estimate spend
management
Internal
Workforce planning Mapping roles

17. Chartered Managers Degree
Will widen access to the profession and develop the higher level technical skills for our existing and aspiring managers
Improve productivity and support our businesses to meet city objectives
We remain in the driving seat as the employer
Quality programme contextualised within our workplace
Continue to develop collaborative partnerships .
It’s fundable under the levy.

18. Apprenticeships our story
19+ Skills Landscape 2016/17 onwards
19+ Loans
for Level 3
to Level 5
Apprenticeships
Levy
16+
Localism Level 2 and below
offer to meet local Priorities
University academic route
Loans

19. Next steps
Continued involvement in the development of trailblazer standards
In house training mapped to local authority apprenticeship standards
Clear progression pathways
Greater collaboration with providers and employers

20. Challenges (and discussion points)
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Challenges (and discussion points)
Employer involvement
Academic involvement
Viability
Resources
Quality
Timeframe and processes
Systems and technology