Walsall Works Walsall Works started in April 2012 to: support young people into apprenticeships stimulating employment within local businesses The scheme will be offering 740 young people aged the opportunity to enter a pre- apprenticeship programme or a apprenticeship

Headlines 164 employers have signed up as interested creating 304 new employment opportunities 71 young people have started their Apprenticeship through Walsall Works 87 young people have now started the Pre- Apprenticeship programme 111 young people have been supported into employment and training

Our Employers 164 Businesses registered interest in Walsall Works SectorNo of Employers Creative and Digital Services 11 Environmental Technologies 5 Financial, Professional and Business Services 17 Health and Social Care 12 Logistics 15 Manufacturing and Engineering 67 Other (social enterprise, mechanics, construction) 37

Our Apprentice Starts Alex Jackson (18) from Coalpool Bloxwich has commenced his apprenticeship with Regent Engineering Amy Newton has started her Apprentice Dental Nurse training with Ashleigh Dental Practice Managing Director at Teepee training apprentices Jack Lavender (19) and Daniel Greatex (20) both from the Darlaston area

Potential Apprentices Opportunities 304 new jobs identified with Walsall Businesses SectorNo of Roles Creative and Digital Services 11 Environmental Technologies 20 Financial, Professional and Business Services 21 Health and Social Care 14 Logistics 35 Manufacturing and Engineering 105 Other (social enterprise, mechanics) 98

Apprentice roles

Pre-Apprenticeships 290 Pre-apprenticeship places available in all sectors. These will offer each young people the support to get ready to start a full apprenticeship through a 24 week course which will enable them to gain : Literacy, Numeracy & ICT Skills Employability Skills Customer Care 4 week work placement Intensive Job Search Guaranteed job interview City & Guilds qualifications in a desired sector Accreditation to a Level 1 qualifications

Pre-Apprenticeships Starts Cohort 1 Starts- 17 Construction & Green Skills - 14 Health & Social Care Cohort 2 Starts- 10 Business Admin - 16 Construction & Green Skills - 12 Health & Social Care - 15 Sports & Leisure

Pre-apprenticeships Construction apprentices at workHealth & Social Care receive a award for success

Walsall Works Re-Launch Criteria Walsall Works continues to focus on unlocking jobs within enterprises from the growth sectors: Niche and high value manufacturing and engineering Environmental technologies and construction Financial, professional and business services Creative and digital services Health and social care Logistics Construction

Walsall Works Re-Launch Criteria Focus on Walsall SME’s but will consider Large Companies if they traditionally don’t take apprentices No gap needed since last Apprentice start 35 hour+ per week contract 12 months minimum work placement Employer committed to sustainable employment Employee to apprentice staff ratio of approx 2:1

Walsall Works Re-Launch Incentive £3,000 for employers taking on a young person aged 16 or 17 at a rate of £3.00 per hour £4,500 for employers taking on a young person aged 18 to 20 at a rate of £4.98 per hour £6,000 for employers taking on a young person aged 21 to 24 at a rate of £6.19 per hour

How will Walsall Works pay? Appendix 2 form Send out Grant Agreement for signatures First payment after 4 weeks Second Payment at the midpoint of apprenticeship Final payment on confirmation of sustainable employment post apprenticeship

How to use the Walsall Works Logo? Use the Walsall Works logo for any promotional material that you use to offer employer the £3,000- £6,000 incentive. Logo is available in colour and black and white Contact the team for advice and guidance for using the Walsall Works branding Pass any communication mentioning Walsall Works to the Walsall Works team for approval

Capturing Added Value? Indications of levels of Leverage attracted ie AGE Grant, Skills Funding Agency, Bursaries Additional outcomes for learners Progression to Advanced & Higher Apprentices Breaking barriers for non-traditional groups

Communication News Articles and Editorials in Business Desk, Express & Star, Regeneration, Apprenticeship, Insider, Prosper Updates on Social media sites on twitter and facebook Dedicated and telephone number

Support Us Return signed contracts immediately Submit claims on time to ensure payments Promote Walsall Works to employers Signpost young people to the NAS website Market on your websites and publications Join our Celebration event in April 2013

Question & Answer Session

Dates of Future Session Monday 29 th April 2013, 10.00am – 11.30am at Walsall Council Chamber, Walsall Town Hall, Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1TP

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