Event description
A practical employer engagement event designed by Gloucestershire Careers Hub to support small and medium-sized businesses that are interested in recruiting apprentices but require greater clarity on the process, funding, and available support.
Bringing together apprenticeship experts from organisations including the Gloucestershire Wiltshire Provider Network, Gloucestershire County Council, South West Apprenticeship Company and The Apprenticeship Partner, the workshop will provide guidance on apprenticeship programmes, training providers, funding and levy support, and the steps involved in employing an apprentice.
Through presentations, signposting and expert advice, the event aims to increase employer confidence, strengthen understanding of apprenticeship opportunities, and encourage greater apprenticeship uptake across Gloucestershire, supporting local skills development, workforce growth and economic prosperity
What will I learn?
- Increased awareness and understanding of apprenticeship programmes among SME employers.
- Greater confidence in identifying suitable apprenticeship standards and training providers.
- Improved understanding of apprenticeship funding, eligibility criteria, and levy support.
- Increased engagement with apprenticeship support services and progression towards apprenticeship recruitment.
- Strengthened relationships between local businesses and apprenticeship stakeholders.
Who should attend?
SMEs, people who advise businesses, anyone interested on taking on an Apprentice.
Event Accessibility
**This event deliver is online**
How to book
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About the speakers
Rob Pickup
The Gloucestershire Careers Hub works strategically with schools and colleges to link business with education, providing first-class careers education and opportunities for young people. We currently support 61 local schools and colleges, who work together with employers, universities, training providers and careers professionals to improve careers education for young people across the county. These establishments are supported by our Enterprise Coordinators, who sit at the heart of the Hub to help schools and colleges engage with business and work. We are also proud to work with volunteer Enterprise Advisers – local business professionals who are successfully matched to a school or college to raise the aspirations of young people throughout Gloucestershire, implement the Gatsby Benchmarks, and engage with Senior Leadership Teams within educational facilities. They use their strategic skills to put opportunities with local employers at the heart of a young person’s education.
