Call 0191 510 0414 or email info@milltech-ltd.co.uk www.milltechtraining.co.uk

the apprenticeship specialists

Est. 1983

newsISSUE 8

A warm welcome toour May Edition ofMilltech Newstogether with a newMotor Trade editionfor our motor vehicleand repair employers.Milltech are very proud of ourrecord of over 35 years helpinglearners and employers inSunderland and the North Eastachieve their chosen qualificationsand enabling employers to recruitand develop their own fully trainedwork forces.

Over the last year, in excess of 200learners have achieved theirqualifications with Milltech and wehave continued to work with ourexisting loyal customer groups andthe 50 new businesses who havejoined us over the last year.

Over 88% of learners joiningMilltech for their apprenticeshipachieve their chosen qualifications,one of the highest in the NorthEast.

Our quality standards also remainhigh having achieved an OFSTEDGrade 2 at our most recentinspection in June 2017.

The First Year of NEWGovernment Training Schemes12 Months ago the government announced new funding schemes wouldapply to all those engaged in training from private training providers likeMilltech, to colleges and to employers.

The objective was to encourage greater participation from employers bothfinancially and support to the learners in the workplace.

Large employers are required to contribute 0.5% of their salary costs wherethese are in excess of £3m. Employers under this amount are required tocontribute 10% of the costs of training where they have over 50 staff. Forunder 50 employers this contribution is only required if the learner is 19 orover. Additionally, any employer taking on a 16-18 year old will receive a£1000 grant towards employment costs. Employing a 16-18 year oldparticularly as we go towards the end of the academic year, represents a veryeffective and economic route to take.

If any employer wishes to discus, please call Derek for an appointment.

NEW TO THE TEAM:Aaron Rutter Aaron joined Milltech in July2017, a few days after leavingSouthmoor Academy, such washis enthusiasm to begin hisapprenticeship with a uniqueopportunity offered by Milltech.

At Milltech Aaron is responsiblefor the recruitment of newlearners and their placementswith suitable employers. Hesends out invitations to newapplicants and conducts apreview event each Wednesdayto meet the new learners and toprepare CV’s for going out toemployers. In his short career sofar, Aaron has recruited over 100new learners for Milltech.

Learner RecruitmentFor all vacancies, details are postedon the National ApprenticeshipService website showing details ofthe apprenticeships offered, theemployers and showing Milltech asthe preferred Training Provider.

Details are also shown on theMilltech Website which allowslearners to apply directly via emailapplications are drawn down dailyand analysed with suitablecandidates being invited to MilltechPreview Event each Wednesdaymorning at 9:30am. At the PreviewEvent, a full presentation of how theapprenticeship works is detailed tothe potential learners and a detailedCV to be sent to prospectiveemployers.

From this, the employer will indicatetheir preferred candidate’s andMilltech will arrange suitableinterview dates and times.

Now is a very important period in theTraining Calendar as we arebeginning to receive applicants fromthese leaving school in the summerso make sure that we are aware ofthe future recruitments so we canselect the best learners for you.

Derek FreemanManaging Director

Traineeships Milltech have now beguntraineeship programmesinitially for Motor Vehicle. This provides the learner withvaluable work experience to get toknow the job itself and working withemployers in the motor trade.

After a few weeks of theassessment period involving bothon the job and classroom trainingmutual decisions are made by boththe learner and employer aboutcommencing a Level 2Apprenticeship.

If not agreed, Milltech will thenendeavour to locate otheremployers to provide further workexperience and additionalopportunities.

Of the first group of 8 Trainees, 6were offered full Level 2Apprenticeships with theiremployers and a great opportunityto start on their chosen careerpath.

Level 5 in Leadership and Management Milltech are continuing to progress higher level training with ourconsultant Mark Clelland. Over 60 local managers have now achieved their qualification giving valuablesupport to achievement in their everyday roles and enabling progression ontoSunderland University degree courses.

Our next course will be held from October 2018 so make sure you letMilltech know if you wish to be involved and attend our informationsession in September.

APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR 2018 Milltech have continued their envious record of training theSunderland Apprentice of the year. For 2018, Ellie Foggin achieved the prestigious award at a glittering ceremony at the Hilton Garden.

Ellie is at a Medical Practitioner, where Milltech have a long record of supplying excellent apprentices.Ellie joined straight after attending a Milltech Preview event and then attended specially selectedinterviews in her chosen career choice.

Keeley Usher has been her tutor for the whole period providing continuous, assured support as Milltechprides itself on a low staff turnover.

Milltech have now had 4Apprentices of the Year and Elliefollows on from Toni Veater atFarrans Construction in 2017,Rachel Reay at the Link Schooland Gabrielle Ophield at the BIC.

Milltech’s Success StoriesCharlotte HendersonCharlotte started working in thereception at the BusinessInnovation Centre, Sunderland,where she worked towards a Level2 Diploma in BusinessAdministration. She then found fulltime employment at TransGlobalFreight Management where shehas recently achieved her Level 3Diploma in Customer Service.Charlotte is now responsible for theAirfreight Operations atTransGlobal Freight Management.

Victoria SmithVictoria started working at DrStephenson’s and Partners as anOffice Junior completing her Level2 Diploma in BusinessAdministration.She very quicklyprogressed to herrole as MedicalReceptionist,which wassupported by thecompletion of herLevel 3 Diploma inCustomerService.

Ryan CloseRyan is currently employed at EvansHalshaw Renault. He works in theAccounts Department assisting theAccounts Manager and othercolleagues. Ryan is responsible forusing the bespoke office systemsand processing paperwork. Ryanrecently completed his BusinessAdministration Level 2 qualificationand has progressed on to startinghis Business Administration Level 3.

Brogan WatsonBrogan has recently completed herLevel 2 Diploma in CustomerService at Hylton Medical Group.She will now progress to a Level 2Diploma in Business Administrationto support the elements of her newrole as Medical Administrator.

Nadine MaddisonNadine has recently completed herLevel 3 Diploma in BusinessAdministration whilst working withinthe Warfarin Team at IntraHealth.Nadine has also completed herLevel 2 ICT Functional Skills tosupport her with the analysisrequirements of her role.

Bethany DoddsBethany is currently employed atWearside Medical Sunderland. Herjob role consists of administrationduties such as working on thereception desk, meeting andgreeting patients, bookingappointments using the diarysystem and dealing with telephonecalls. Bethany has completed herLevel 2 Business Administrationand has developed so well withinher role that she has gainedadditional responsibilities to enableher to progress on to her businessadministration Level 3.

Charley ShepherdCharley completed a CustomerService Level 2 qualification andthen moved into a new role withWingrove Spares in Cramlington.Charley has now progressed and iscompleting an AdvancedApprenticeship in BusinessAdministration. Charley enjoys hernew role and is able to deal withcustomers efficiently and islearning new skills inAdministration.

Zoe Wilkinson Zoe has successfully completedher advanced apprenticeship inCustomer Service. She worksfor Minchella & Co Ice CreamParlour in South Shieldsserving customers with foodand drink orders. Zoeprogressed from a CustomerService Level 2 to a Level 3 andhas developed excellent skills incustomer service and care.

V i c t o r i a H o u s e , T o w a r d R o a d , S u n d e r l a n d S R 1 2 Q F

the apprenticeshipspecialists

Call: 0191 510 0414Email: info@milltech-ltd.co.ukwww.milltechtraining.co.uk

Est. 1983

OPPORTUNITIES Current Opportunities inSunderland, Tyne & Wearand Northumberland:

* Solicitors* Health Centres* Travel Assurance * Medical Practices* Travel Insurers* Office Administration * Reception* Instrumentation* Online Retailing* Manufacturing* Legal ServicesLevel 2Apprenticeships:in Business Administrationand Customer Service

Available in Sunderland, SouthShields, Washington,Middlesbrough and Stockton.

Motor VehicleLevel 2Apprenticeships:Milltech are now the only trainingprovider offering full motor vehicletraineeships including workexperience in the Sunderland area.

Traineeships: Available in Sunderland, SouthShields, Washington,Middlesbrough and Stockton.

£1,000 Incentive:There is now a £1,000 incentive forany employer taking on a 16-18year old.

CongratulationsMilltech are sending out a big congratulations to the following learners forachieving their qualifications from August 2017 to January 2018.

Business Administration Level 2:

Reece Rogerson, Kolshuma Begum, Jasmin Hall, Kelly Ratcliffe, EllenGraves, Bethany Barkel, Rachel Mewes, Ella Saville, Jade Owen, RyanClose, Farzana Begum, Kieran Dietz, Sophie Griffiths, Aidan Maclennan,Victoria Leech, Jessika Barret, Tia Newall

Business Administration Level 3:

Toni Veater, Katie Mackins, Lindsey Morton, Karen Cadwallader, SarahClarke, Abby Stephenson, Grace Hatchwell, Jessica Ward, Ryan Tench,Laura Havelock, Paul Richardson, Suzanne Deans, Abbey Davison, RachelCockburn

Customer Service Level 2:

Sophie Wray, Karen McKie, Krystal Hopkins, Phillipa Brown, Caitlin Forrest,Sarah – Jayne Harrison, Lauren Cook, Liam Naisbett, Hannah Marie Jobson,Sophie Proudfoot, Aintaine Paul Elliot, Chloe Curnow, James Darling, RachelRutherford, Tiegan Bridge

Customer Service Level 3:

Victoria Smith, Caitlin Hall, Kayleigh Johnson, Shannon Hewitt, YasminDombaz, Stephanie Wright, Charlotte Henderson, Zoe Wilkinson

IT Level 3:

Lorraine Davison

Light Vehicle Level 3:

Ithsham Jangheen, Brett Brown, Jordan Parker, Lewis Johnson

Management Level 3:

Sarah Armstrong, Lindsey Ray, Alexis Hatch

Management Level 5:

Judith Graham, Leah Muller, Jefferson Blyth, Carl Richardson, RebeccaHerron

Motor Vehicle Level 1:

Leighton Conlin, Liam Crawford, Neil Marsh, Scott Moir, Shaun Thorburn,Kieron Burden, Brandon Carr, Shane Ibbotson, Jack Maloney, Kieran Moon,Liam Haley, Lewis Reay, Reece Jackson, Bailey Robson, Ben Carrahar

Sales Level 2:

Hayley Briggs, Ciaran Dinsley, Rachel Holburt

Sales Level 3:

Giles Template, Andy Moran

Team Leading Level 2:

Amy Lowther, Jodie Valks, Lisa Marie Redhead

Vehicle Parts Level 2:

Martin Larmouth