2. Marshal Partner Network as employers Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship Consult with Partners to ensure continued relevance Two Scottish Training Providers QA & You Train New era. New skills. New workforce. In Scotland Why? Microsoft’s commitment to increase UK ICT Skills Response to Partner requests Provide alternative pathway into the industry Work Based apprenticeship that fast tracks apprentice productivity

3. Programme has leveraged >£30m government funding Apprenticeship Programme of the Year (England) – QA c3,500 apprentices completed or on programme Represents over 30% of total work- based IT Apprenticeships UK Update New era. New skills. New workforce. Since UK roll-out September 2009…

4. Programme Structure New era. New skills. New workforce. Microsoft Partner Apprenticeship Support DesktopQAYou Train Developer.NetQA IT User Business AdminQA You Train Programme Theme Version Provider

5. Which Course? New era. New skills. New workforce. Job Function Version Sample Role Desktop Business Admin Developer Helpdesk; Desktop Support Engineer Administration Officer; Executive Officer Junior Developer; Programmer Troubleshooting & supporting applications Provide business support systems and services using Office Developing Windows, Web, or Mobile Applications

6. Costs New era. New skills. New workforce. £ the full cost of the training funded by Skills Development Scotland (SDS)* £ Funding drawn down by training provider to cover the cost of delivery £ Apprentices wage £ Travel expenses where required *Full funding for 16-19 year olds; half funding 20-24

7. Next Steps New era. New skills. New workforce. Confirm apprentice & start induction 2 stage interview process: PartnerTraining provider 2 ways to identify candidates: Source your ownSourced through provider Contact relevant training provider Complete ‘job spec’ to confirm interest

8. Partner Microsoft Partner Network Microsoft Partner Network apprenticeship scheme site Certifications MCTSMCTS (Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist) MCSAMCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate) MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate) MTA MOSMOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) Contact QA - http://apprenticeships.qa.com/employershttp://apprenticeships.qa.com/employers You Train - http://www.youtrain.com/apprenticeships/modern-apprenticeships/http://www.youtrain.com/apprenticeships/modern-apprenticeships/ Get On Further Information

9. The Apprentices’ view… ‘This opportunity has provided me with a fantastic stepping stone into a career that I now love’ ‘I study for my accreditations but also obtain on the job training from the company and learn directly from them’ ‘I always knew I wanted to work in IT, but didn’t know how to do it…that’s when I applied for an apprenticeship’