1. Apprenticeship Programme Southwark Council

2. Background  Scheme started in 2006  Council placements and with partners; SERCO, Vangent, London Councils  Target 20% of intake young people leaving care - reported to Parenting Committee each year

3. How it works  Provides the opportunity to gain both work based skills and valuable qualifications  Earn while you learn  Excellent work experience  A competitive salary  Nationally recognised qualifications  On and off the job training

4. How it works cont.  Information advice and guidance (IAG) to help you develop your career beyond the apprenticeship  Working within Southwark Council or with one of our partners, you will be given a contract of employment for a minimum of 12 months  You will receive support from the central apprenticeship team, line managers and learning provider assessors and tutors  We also provide coaching and mentoring support to ensure all apprentices are empowered to succeed in their placement.

5. Our achievements  27 apprentices currently on programme  44 have progressed to higher level qualifications or university  73 have moved into employment  124 have completed the full framework qualification  168 have started the scheme since its inception in 2005

6. New this year Southwark Apprenticeship Opportunities  working with our partners to build ‘talent for the future’  36 apprenticeships starting in September

7. Apprenticeship Title Specific criteriaContractor opportunity description Starting salary Business and Administration Level 2 or 3 English Language & Mathematics A* - D Administration and office support£7,654 to £12,667 pa Business and Administration Level 2 or 3 English Language & Mathematics A* - D Administration and office support£7,654 to £12,667 pa Business and Administration Level 2 or 3 English Language & Mathematics A* - D Administration and office support£7,654 to £12,667 pa Business and Administration Level 2 or 3 English Language & Mathematics A* - D Administration and office support£7,654 to £12,667 pa Business and Administration Level 2 or 3 English Language & Mathematics A* - D Administration and office support£7,654 to £12,667 pa Opportunities with our contractors

8. Opportunities with the council Apprenticeship Title Specific criteriaCouncil opportunity description Starting salary Business and Administration Level 2 or 3 English Language & Mathematics A* - D and A* - C Children’s Services, Housing Services & Environment - various administration and office support £15,714 to £16,503 pa Customer Service Level 2 or 3 English Language & Mathematics A* - D and A* - C Housing Services – customer experience and revenues income £15,714 to £16,503 pa Civil Engineering Level 3English Language & Mathematics A*-C Environment – highways design£16,503 pa Electrotechnical Level 3 (Electrician) English Language & Mathematics A*- C Housing Services – electrical installation & maintenance £9,585 to £15,714 pa Surveying Level 3English Language & Mathematics A*- C Housing – general practice surveying£16,503 pa

9. Entry criteria  Age 16 plus (some apprenticeships age 18 plus)  English Language & Mathematics A* - D for level 2 or Adult Literacy & Numeracy Level 1  English Language & Mathematics A* - C for level 3 or Adult Literacy & Numeracy Level 2  Be a Southwark resident  Not have a degree  Able to work full time

10. How to apply www.jobs@southwark.co.uk