“Grow your Own”

Integrating Employment and SkillsApprenticeship Awareness Event

28th April 2014 Work Based Learning Team and

ANDREW TAYLOR Chief Executive City of Lincoln Council

City of Lincoln Council Apprenticeships established 1995 – no employee under 25 Ageing workforceMigration of people Changing City Demographic – Lincoln University

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THEN

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NOW Nationally only 13% local Government Workforce is under 30 City of Lincoln Council – almost 26% under 30 Overall over 50% of all apprentices ever trained still work for CoLC In the last 5 years 84% remain working in the public sector

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“Grow your Own”The “Lincoln DNA”Partnership working Reflecting City DemographicsVibrant City – Vibrant Council Changing Lives –Apprentice Awards

Benefits – Workforce

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Benefits – The Economic Impact

Apprenticeship scheme has grown beyond recognition Changed and adapted to support other partners City of Lincoln Council Key role in economic sustainability of the CityHaving right skills in the right areas is essentialJob mismatches

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Ingredients for success BELIEVE IN IT! – Commitment from the top

Invest in the future

-Community leadership role eg NEET’s

-mentors, supervisors and assessors (usually ex apprentices)

-give them training

-give them confidence and self belief

-mutual respect and opportunity for progression and development

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ATA modelHow we assist host employersProgression opportunities

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Apprenticeships:

• ‘Grow Our Own’• Vocational areas• Meeting the requirements of the

organisation

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University vs ApprenticeshipsPlacements relevant to existing skills and career ambitionsOpportunities, growth, ambitionSupport, development and mentoringTraining, feedback, experience

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Development and progression – from WBL Apprentice to WBL Team LeaderApprentice Ambassador – marketing and promotionIAG and Mentoring – bespoke Careers advice and guidance – success ratesTraineeships and ATAWork Experience/Schools Engagement

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Louise Hodson – Business Administration Advanced Apprentice

Louise’s story

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Josh Hayes – Business Administration Advanced Apprenticeship

Josh’s story

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THE FUTURE Business needs – Lincolnshire needs Youth unemployment Challenges in the face of austerity measures Succession PlanningGreater emphasis on career pathsHigher Level Apprenticeships

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Thank you for listening Now it’s down to you !

Andrew Taylor

Contacts : Andrew.Taylor@lincoln.gov.ukWBL Team at City of Lincoln Council contacts :-

ATA@lincoln.gov.uk www.lincoln.gov.uk