Improving Training and Related Services for Employers Enquiry to Audit ….. Pat Byrne Manager Commercial Services West Cheshire College

West Cheshire College New Build Handbridge Campus Ellesmere Port Campus

The Employer Journey

Times of change …. New Build – Ellesmere Port and Chester Restructure Funding

New Build Physical move – different locations, different provision Enhanced delivery methods – new technology New ways of working

Re-structure Roles and responsibility changes – Apprenticeship Coordinator role split between different areas within the college New roles established – including Partnership Advisor Need to encourage positive working between teams

Funding More emphasis on apprenticeship provision Business solutions that meet employer needs with eligibility for funding more restricted

Enquiry to Audit … Programme of events as per report with aim to: Increase morale Deliver cost effective programme using new technology methods Maintain and eventually improve learner and employer service Meet target profile for employer engagement, cash volume and learner numbers Meet audit requirements Changes in employer journey – delivery accountability

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