Monday, 11 October 2010

You don't have to be Lord Sugar!

Calling all company bosses! In today's tough economic climate taking on apprentices can prove the most cost effective way to recruit new talent, invest in the companies future and help to win new orders and tenders.

All new apprentices receive full sector specific training (many are fully funded) and are looking for a career opportunity. Throughout the programme apprentices receive a minimum of £95 per week or £2.50hr.

Business Benefits*
  • Improved productivity
  • Staff retention
  • Relevant Skills
  • Government funded
  • Consumers prefer firms that employ apprentices
  • Apprenticeships can help with plans to combat an ageing workforce
  • Apprenticeships help to avoid skills shortages

*information from the National Apprenticeship service

If you would like to discuss how apprenticeships might work for you please e-mail or call the office.

L2 Security Apprenticeships

The Level 2 Apprenticeship for Manned Security Services is now available and subject to conditions is fully funded by the Skills Funding Agency. The Apprenticeship is available for anyone aged 18-24 and is an excellent opportunity for security companies in invest in the future of their workforce. The apprentices can be new additions to your company (min wage £95 week or £2.50 hr) or members of your existing workforce.

Apprentices undertake the:

L2 NVQ in Providing Security Services
L2 Certificate for Security Guards
L1 Key Skills in Communication, Application of Number and ICT

Additional training and development opportunities may also be available (funded) dependent on the apprentice age and needs.

For more information please contact the office via e-mail or telephone.