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Walsall Works Launch in February 2012 Walsall Works Walsall Council launched Walsall Works in February 2012 with the aim of : supporting young people

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Walsall Works Launch in February 2012

Page 3: Walsall Works Launch in February 2012 Walsall Works Walsall Council launched Walsall Works in February 2012 with the aim of : supporting young people

Walsall Works

Walsall  Council  launched  Walsall  Works  in February 2012 with the aim of :• supporting young people into work• stimulating employment within local businesses The  scheme  will  be  offering  550  young  people aged  16-24  the  opportunity  to  access  an apprenticeship.  

 

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Walsall Works Apprenticeship Sectors

Walsall Works will unlock jobs with small and medium sized enterprises within the following growth sectors;

• Niche and high value manufacturing and engineering• Environmental technologies and construction• Financial, professional and business services• Creative and digital services• Health and social care• Logistics

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Walsall Works Criteria

Focus on Walsall SME’s in growth and key sectors 2 year gap since last Apprentice 35 hour+ per week contract over 12 months minimum Minimum Hourly Rate of Pay (£3.00 - 16-17yr olds, £4.98 - 18-20yr olds, £6.08 - 21-24 yr olds)

Employer committed to sustainable employmentEmployee to apprenticeship staff ratio

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Achievements to Date:

121 Businesses registered interest in Walsall WorksSector No of Employers

Creative and Digital Services 9

Environmental Technologies 1

Financial, Professional and Business Services 14

Health and Social Care 8

Logistics 9

Manufacturing and Engineering 48

Other (social enterprise, mechanics)  32

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Walsall Works Employers to date

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Achievements to Date: 224  Apprenticeship  Opportunities  identified  with Walsall Businesses 

Sector No of Roles

Creative and Digital Services 10

Environmental Technologies 3

Financial, Professional and Business Services 25

Health and Social Care 14

Logistics 26

Manufacturing and Engineering 84

Other (social enterprise, mechanics)  72

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Roles That Will Be Created

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Achievements to Date: 708 young people registered in Walsall Works 

Sector Number of Interest

Creative and Digital Services 200

Environmental Technologies 168

Financial, Professional and Business Services 273

Health and Social Care 217

Logistics 149

Manufacturing and Engineering 302

Other (social enterprise, mechanics)  248

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Walsall Works Starts

Josh Beck (19),from Shelfield Walsall has started his apprenticeship with Pinfold Patterns as a apprentice tool maker.

Alex Jackson (18) from Coalpool Bloxwich has commenced his apprenticeship with Regent Engineering

Richard White (23), from Caldmore has started his apprenticeship with West Midlands Autos as a trainee mechanic.

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Walsall Works Pre-Apprenticeship Scheme

Walsall  Works  is  offering  190  Pre-apprenticeship  opportunities. We will supporting young people who are not ready to complete a full  apprenticeship  through  a  20 week  course which  will  enable them to gain :

•Literacy  and Numeracy skills•Employability skills•A  4 week work placement  •Intensive job search•Guaranteed job interview •City & Guilds qualifications•Level 1 qualifications

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Walsall Works Pre-apprenticeship Construction Course

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How will Walsall Works pay the £3,000

•Appendix 2 form•Send out Grant Agreement for signatures•First payment after 4 weeks•Second Payment at the midpoint of the apprenticeship•Final payment on confirmation of sustainable employment 

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Walsall Works Logo• Use the Walsall Works  logo for any promotional material that you use to offer employer the £3,000 incentive.• Logo is available in colour and black and white •  Contact  the  team  for  advice  and  guidance  for using the Walsall Works branding •  Pass  any  communication  mentioning  Walsall Works to the Walsall Works team for approval

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Question & Answer Session

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Dates of Future Session

Monday 28th January 2013, 9.00am – 10.30amat 

Walsall Council Chamber, Walsall Town Hall, Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1TP

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