1. Boosting Apprenticeships in supply chains
London Employment & Skills Convention 23 May 2011
Anna Dent, London Councils

2. Session outline Introduction Why is this important to London boroughs?
Not just about the numbers
Two examples

3. Introduction Borough target 2009-2012 Action by London Councils
Common issues and barriers

4. Why is it important? Spending cuts / recruitment freezes
Increase in outsourcing
Making the most of spending
Local benefit
Investment in skills
London apprenticeship figures
Changes to planning law
Legislation?

5. Not just about the numbers
Think widely
Where are jobs advertised?
Who are you targeting?
What kinds of opportunities are relevant?
What are your other priorities?

6. Example – Barking & Dagenham
Barking Riverside
Shopping, homes, schools
Phase 1: 200 homes
10 apprentices
Phase 2: 400 more homes
Contractual requirements

7. Example – Barking & Dagenham
Elevate East London Partnership
Borough in partnership with Agilisys
IT, procurement services, Revenues & Benefits
Contractual requirements, plus additional voluntary
Phase 1: 10 apprentices
Overall 2 year target: up to 500 apprentices
Developing a bespoke framework

8. Example: Kensington & Chelsea
Health & Social Care
2 providers, Care UK and Plan Care
Phase 1: 21 apprentices already recruited
Phase 2: 10 apprentices to start in June
NVQ Level 2
Home carers
Contractual requirement
Totally new for providers

9. Example: Kensington & Chelsea
Lessons learned
Relevance of requirements
Thorough preparation and information
Balance of factors
Provide support
Commitment

10. Q&A Anna Dent Apprenticeship Officer, London Councils