1. Apprenticemakers Webinar A presentation by Ben Clarke Thursday 31 st July 2014 ®

2. Defining Superior We are an internationally recognised manufacturer of precision seals and mouldings. Our goal is to collaborate with the world’s leading manufacturers  Established in 1972  Family owned and independent  Turnover of over £26M  Over 1 billion parts manufactured per year  50% export turnover to 35 countries  170 employees  ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accredited ®

3. A few years back  Joining Superior  Enthusiasm, ambition and willingness to learn  Proof of young talent and realisation of the potential  Where is our future talent? ®

4. Grow our own timber  Jim O’Neil - Training Manager  Invested over £1M on building a state of the art academy to house a dedicated apprentice training school  Created a workshop for first year apprentices  Formed apprenticeship schemes for NVQ Level 2, 3 and 4 ®

5. The results so far…  Today we have seventeen apprentices  Working in various departments of the company making a key difference: Manufacturing, Engineering Design, Tool Room, Laboratory, Maintenance, Sales and Quality. ®

6. Why wouldn’t you?  Well publicised skills gap, developing potential leaders for the future  Incorrect perceptions, high calibre and talented individuals  Opportunities, responsibility and loyalty  Commanding seniority through respect  Customer showcase and future planning ®

7. Benefits outweigh the challenges…  Attracting apprentices and making it a success story  Reassuring the workforce  Start small and see the positive impact  Individual qualities and mentoring  Flexible and adaptable ®

8. The biggest risk of all is doing nothing… ®

9. Thank you and any questions? ®