1. The new apprenticeship deal

2. The search for talent

3. Government flagship programme £605 m in 2011-12 400,000 apprentices 85,000 employers in 130,000 locations 75,000 new apprenticeships at advanced levels (£250m) Ambition for sector: from 7,241 to 12,000? The opportunity 1

4. 80% employers = workplace more productive. 81% consumers favour using a company which takes on apprentices. 88% employers = lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce. 83% employers = rely on apprenticeships to provide the skilled workers that they need for the future. One in five employers are hiring more apprentices to help them through the tough economic climate Trained and tutored to your standards The business case for employers 2

5. Level 2 += +£73,000 Level 3 = +£ 105,000 On the job training Retention Career progression The case for apprentices 2

6. Employed from Day 1 Employers who take on a 16-18 year old apprentice only pay their salary. 19-24: 50% of training costs publicly funded The new deal 3

7. National Minimum Wage for apprentices is £2.50 per hour and average salary is approx £170 per week How does it work 3 8 main frameworks in our sector Fitness Instructing, Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise Combination of basic, technical and broader skills and competences

8. Focus on SMEs - Aggregate demand Support and guidance Access to quality assured training providers Flexibility in employment Broadening range of skills required by different business models Access to training for non-technical apprenticeships Eligibility analysis The role of the Academy 4

9. Ensuring your staff have the right skills Expand into new markets Drive the training agenda FJF employee progression to Level 3 and 4 Partnerships for placement across number of employers / workplaces The Opportunity for you 4

10. Thank You