William Kraus, MPA’s Post

So Level 7 apprenticeships are back in the crosshairs today. I have 3 main things to say which all speak to the disproportionate impact of this rhetoric. I accept this is based on my experience of Sheffield Hallam University's apprentices, and may not reflect all providers, however: 1) restrictions of L7 will disproportionately impact on public services, an area of apparent priority from every speech at the party conference. We are meeting vital skill gaps in disciplines such as Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Town Planning 2) I just don't recognise the narrative of 'already well payed, well qualified employees'. These are NHS workers, civil servants and local authority employees. A high number of our L7 apprentices have prior attainment below level 4 and come from the areas of highest deprivation 3) Our level 7 apprentices are also mainly females (65%) and we have a higher proportion of minority ethnic groups and disabled students on these programmes then some of our other types of provision

Did you know we're now offering apprenticeships for Emergency Care Assistants? 🥳 There are six spaces available, and the 13-month course will start on the 30th of September. After starting at £18,000, you can expect your salary to rise to £30,000 once the apprenticeship is complete. Applicants must hold Maths & English at GCSE Grade A to C or Grade 9 to 4; or Functional Skills 2 in Maths & English. Key Information: 📝 Apply here - https://lnkd.in/eaJzAkaX You'll need to scroll to the bottom and click 'sign in to apply'. You will then be asked to make a 'GOV.UK One' and a 'Find An Apprenticeship' account if you don't already have these. From there, you can click through to our website and select Emergency Care Assistant (Apprentice) to fill in your application 👈 📖 Find further information about the key knowledge, skills, values and behaviours involved in the apprenticeship here - https://lnkd.in/ehp4Nutt 🎓 Learn about the two mandatory qualifications you will be undertaking here - ✅https://lnkd.in/dUrKdy9 ✅https://lnkd.in/ef6J6mHN 📖 Read more about the Apprenticeship Assessment Plan here https://lnkd.in/ezbMnjNH

Apprenticeship Week 2024 is here! 🎉 Are you looking for ways to support your apprentices during Apprenticeship Week 2024? We offer a comprehensive suite of tools designed to support your organisation in implementing and developing apprenticeships across a wide range of careers. Our tools include: ⭐ The value of apprenticeships: Reports that demonstrate the significance of apprenticeships in the NHS and offer guidance to employers on recruiting apprentices. ⭐ Apprenticeship funding: Our guides include detailed information on funding available for employers to support apprenticeships, including the apprenticeship levy. ⭐ Apprenticeship good practice: Examples from across various regions of different apprenticeships and different support provided to them. ⭐ Apprenticeship resources: Our resources include a range of materials designed to support employers throughout their apprenticeship journey. These include guides, templates and case studies.  Visit our website today to learn more about how we can help you support your apprentices during Apprenticeship Week 2024.

Freeze on new Modern Apprenticeships from 1 April 2024 A freeze on new Scottish Modern Apprenticeships begins on 1 April 2024. Skills Development Scotland (SDS) – the national skills agency which delivers Modern Apprenticeships – is still waiting for the Scottish Government to approve its budget. Until the budget is approved, SDS is unable to issue contracts to the training providers, colleges and employers who deliver Modern Apprenticeships, resulting in a freeze on new places being available. https://lnkd.in/eAqkbG2e

Nursing Apprenticeships - who benefits? Nursing apprenticeships in England offer a multitude of benefits for students, healthcare providers, and patients alike: For Students: Financial Support: Apprentices receive a wage while working, making it more financially viable. Additionally, their university fees are covered by their employer through the Apprenticeship Levy. Practical Learning: Apprentices actively apply their learning in real healthcare settings, enhancing both academic and practical skills simultaneously. Career Progression: Apprenticeships provide a structured pathway to becoming a registered nurse, combining work experience with education. For Healthcare Providers: Workforce Development: Apprenticeships contribute to building a skilled and diverse nursing workforce. Cost-Effective: Employers invest in apprenticeships, utilizing the apprentices’ skills while supporting their education. Retention: Apprentices often remain with the same employer after qualification, reducing turnover. Recruit to train: cost-effective ways of recruiting new staff directly onto apprenticeship programmes. At University of Winchester we are recruiting for the September 24 intake for nursing apprenticeships. If interested, visit our website, drop me a line/ DM, chat with your employer. #nursingassociates #RNDA #RNDAtopup

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I could not agree more and as a training provider specialising in working with MATs, this is exactly what we set out to achieve. Focused on education and social impact, we deliver funded apprenticeships to thousands of schools nationwide. Part of our mission is to support MATs to upskill their existing workforce as well as helping them to recruit (for free) new talent in conjunction with our apprenticeship programmes. By expanding upon current CPD offerings, we tailor strategies to help develop comprehensive career development pathways which in turn aid staff attraction, retention, and even succession planning. We namely focus on support staff as they are all too often left by the wayside when it comes to career development and in our humble opinion, should not be. They are after all often the next in line and waiting, so let's support that progression piece. We also look to encourage MATs where possible to utilise their existing 'talent pool' by way of post-16 students - a great way to continue to develop students into the working world. So, well said! ☺

The State of Apprenticeships in California: Growth and Learnings from the Golden State Jobs for the Future (JFF)'s new report on apprenticeships finds that manufacturing, information technology, barbers/ cosmetology, and health care apprenticeships together saw an increase of over 5,500 apprentices from 2018 to 2023. Most of the growth in the last five years occurred in non-traditional (non-building trades and non-firefighting) apprenticeships which grew from 13,602 to 24,336 and now make up a quarter of all apprenticeships in California. The most significant increases in apprenticeships over the last five years were in manufacturing (473%), health care (400%), barbers and cosmetologists (95%), and IT (45%). The top barriers to apprenticeship growth in California are access to sustainable funding and employer engagement. Innovations in employer engagement, apprenticeship models, and funding streams are demonstrating early successes, but need to be replicated at scale. Where there are workforce shortages, employers need to understand that part of their role is nurturing pathways into employment. Apprenticeships are a key strategy for developing our health care workforce! READ REPORT HERE: https://lnkd.in/gVpTyNc4

Interesting article published this morning articulating some of the initial thoughts around the proposed funding restrictions for Level 7 apprenticeships. Considering the spend towards Level 7 apprenticeships has increased over 1800% from 2017/2018 (outlined below), the appetite for these apprenticeships is clear... Whilst it is still unclear how funding will specifically be restricted, I'll remain interested to see if spending still continues towards these apprenticeships considering their apparent importance within the public sector.