1. CAMBRIA FOR BUSINESS DELIVERING SKILLS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Amanda Holmes – Head of Business Development

2. Who are Cambria for Business!
Name for Coleg Cambria’s business services/WBL division
Single point of contact for employers, helping to identify specific training needs/reap the benefits that training staff brings
Tailored services to suit your individual needs, budget and objectives
Wealth of cross-industry knowledge – support informed decision making linked to training solutions
Funding guidance – both England and Wales
Driven to bridging to gaps between education and industry
Appreciation of regional/national skills employment agenda’s

3. Why Apprenticeships?
Grow your own specific skills to beat the skills gap
No Employer NIC’s payments for apprentices under 25
Support succession planning
Develop and grow your workforce
Employees achieve recognised qualifications
Take charge and bridge the skills gap!

4. Apprenticeship Employer Incentive - 1st August 2017
£2,500-3,500 for SME Employers ONLY
To support recruitment of into full-time employment – min 30 hours paid per week
Not had an apprentice start in 30 months prior to new apprentice
Apprentice must be based in Wales at least 51% of time
Eligibility checklist to be completed within 2 weeks of Apprentice being employed
Incentive paid via Coleg Cambria to company within 9 months

5. Apprenticeships for all!
1st August 2017 fully funded options - Apprenticeships can apply to new or existing staff from age of 16+
Use as development for existing employees or training for newly recruited apprentices
Staff don’t need to be on an Apprentice contract or wage
Not all programmes include full day release
Essential skills element to support Maths, English and Digital literacy

6. ESF SEE Project £16.2m EU funds/Coleg Cambria Lead Provider
Work Based Training programme to accelerate the careers of working people in North Wales – NVQ’s and short courses
Company - Eligibility criteria
North Wales registered Sole Traders, Micro, Small, Medium & Large Businesses. Private or Public Sector (priority sectors only)
Participant - Eligibility Criteria
Minimum of 16 years, Paid employee of eligible company (copy payslips)
Not receiving any other Government funding for the same training
Does not have to reside in North Wales/Right to live and work in the UK
Advanced materials and manufacturing. Construction sector. Creative Industries. Energy and environment. Financial and Professional Services. Information and Communication Technology. Life sciences sector.

7. Employer Contribution
Course
Cost
Micro/Small Yr 1 Only
Medium
Large
Level 1 & 2
£750.00
30%
£225.00
40%
£300.00
50%
£375.00
Level 3
£1,000.00
£400.00
£500.00
Level 4
£1,250.00
£625.00
Level 5+
£1,500.00
£450.00
£600.00

8. Cambria for Business – Skills for industry, skills for YOUR workforce
For any further information or to arrange a visit:
Cambria for Business – Skills for industry, skills for YOUR workforce