1. BizSmart Lunch & Learn Webinar Apprenticeships- a rough guide. It’s not just about making tea Have you been considering hiring an apprentice? In today’s BizSmart Webinar we will discuss why an apprentice would be right for your business and look at the benefits of taking on an apprentice. How do you know an apprenticeship is for you What to look for in an apprentice What to look for in an apprenticeship A guide to what to look for in a Training providers

2. Apprenticeships- A Rough Guide It’s not just about making tea Nik Wall

3. What we’ll cover today What is an apprenticeship? The benefits of taking an apprentice on Are you right for an apprentice? What to look for in an apprentice Training providers- they’re not all the same!

4. What is an Apprenticeship? “It is a job with training. Being an apprentice means that you have a job that includes gaining recognised qualifications and essential skills whilst you are working and earning a wage.” Take 1 to 4 years to complete depending on their level Four Levels- Intermediate, Advanced, Higher & Degree Applicants must be 16+ Generally work on a “day release” basis

5. Benefits of employing an apprentice Help reduce skill shortage Reduce staff turnover Increase productivity Your customers will like it ROI Reduced wage cost Small business + Graduate/ Experienced staff = Hit to profits Free Training No recruitment fee

6. Are you right for one another? Are you right for them? Cheap labour vs. ROI - Experience for trainee money Begrudge the “day release” Lone working/ No mentor Empower people Give someone a chance Invest in your next generation of staff

7. What to look for in an apprentice Things to consider Can they get to you? -How much will it cost Job spec’s Personality fit - What’s your business like Interviewing How long Competency based questioning - “The 3 Q’s” Testing Work trials

8. Training Providers- what to look for Things to consider How well do they know their candidates -What “vetting” process do they use Helpful vs. In it for the money -IAG Do you like them?

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