1. Accessing funding – Sally Gilson, FTA

2. Apprenticeships This week is National Apprenticeship Week Compared to other sectors - logistics underuses apprenticeship option Every political party prioritising apprenticeship funding Trailblazer apprenticeship launching 2017 Need to change the perception of apprenticeships in the logistics sector Apprenticeships create more loyal employees

3. Apprenticeships – how they work 100% of cost of training for under 19 year olds 50% for 19-24 year olds Up to 50% for over 24 year olds Grants of £1,500 available for small businesses for 16-24 yr olds New units written by the industry ready for 2017 From 2017, funding will go straight to employer

4. Local Enterprise Partnerships What is a LEP? 13 LEPs list logistics as a key sector Government report – LEPs: increasing their influence on skills budgets Midlands LEPs – investigating a logistics centre of excellence Prepare to partner with LEPs – come up with a plan!