the skills company jobs newspaper july 2015

JOBS NEWSPAPERSUMMER 2015 - ISSUE 2

A P P L Y N O W ! C A L L 0 1 6 1 2 3 3 2 6 5 6 O R O N L I N E A T W W W . T H E S K I L L S C O . C O M

New research has revealed that apprentices earn almost £4,000 more than graduates per year in their first job. The study by notgoingtouni.co.uk polled 2,614 young adults, all of whom had started their first job after completing an Apprenticeship or degree in the last 12 months. According to the poll, those who undertake an Apprenticeship are likely to earn, on average, £3,729 more per year than those who have attended university in their first job role.

According to the survey, only 8% of the respondents who completed an Apprenticeship wished they had studied for a degree, whilst 33% of those who had graduated from university wished they had opted for an Apprenticeship. When asked to state why, ‘to save getting in to debt’ (31%) and ‘full-time education wasn’t for me’ (24%) were the most common responses amongst the graduates.Jayne Worthington, Interim Managing Director of Greater Manchester’s largest Apprenticeship provider, said: “The results of this survey clearly show that the Apprenticeship route is proving not only beneficial to companies who are investing in the future of their workforce, but also to the young people who choose this option. The vast majority of these young people remain in employment with the company they have completed their Apprenticeship with, have been earning throughout their training and go on to have prosperous careers.”

APPRENTICES EARN £4K A YEAR MORE THAN GRADUATES IN FIRST JOB

APPRENTICESHIP WAGE SET TO RISE IN OCTOBER It has been announced that the National Minimum Wage for Apprenticeships will rise in October from £2.73 to £3.30 per hour.A Number 10 spokesperson said it was the “largest ever increase in the National Minimum Wage for apprentices and will halve the gap with the National Minimum Wage rate for 16 to 17-year-olds, that will be £3.87 an hour from October”. The increase has been welcomed by The Skills Company as it really shows the value that apprentices bring to the workplace. Jayne Worthington, Interim Managing Director of The Skills Company, said: “This rise firmly puts Apprenticeships on the map as a viable progression route after school from the outset. Many employers are already paying much higher than this to get the best talent, which is especially important as the labour market tightens and employers have to work much harder to secure the talent to drive their business performance.” This rate is for apprentices aged 16 to 18 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year. All other apprentices are entitled to the National Minimum Wage for their age.

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Georgia Haughton from Newton Heath didn’t take no for an answer when her college told her she would never have a career in health and social care. Georgia was diagnosed with an illness which resulted in her being wheelchair bound while at high school. Whilst the condition wasn’t permanent, there was always the possibility that it could return. At college Georgia was told that she could never work in health and social care because of her illness and so she was made to leave the course. After applying to lots of jobs with no success, Georgie got in touch with The Skills Company which is the best thing she could have done. She started on a work skills course and spoke to the Training Centre in Harpurhey about her wish to work at AJ’s Academy, a centre for adults with learning difficulties. Tim Hall, a Placement Consultant with The Skills Company got her a Traineeship at AJ’s Academy where she got some essential work experience and a foot in the door. Three months later Georgia was taken on as an apprentice and is now earning a wage and doing what she loves. Georgia said:

“I always go home with a smile on my face. I never thought I would achieve a career in care because of my illness. College told me I couldn’t do it. The Skills Company staff told me I would. They supported me and still do. I am so glad that I walked through their door.”

GEORGIA LETS NOTHING GET IN HER WAY

Three students from The Skills Company’s SkillCentre in Trafford Park have been given a prime opportunity to put their learning into practice by Trafford Housing Trust. The placement opportunity involved the conversion of a ground floor flat in one of the Trust’s properties in Circle Court in Stretford into a meeting facility for residents and staff of the Trust. 16 year old Kane Best opted for the Maintenance Operations course because it offered a broad range of skills, and it would help him to decide which career route to follow for the future. Kane said: “I’ve been enjoying the time at the

SkillCentre. The tutors have been really helpful. The course includes skills like plastering, tiling, woodwork and bricklaying, and I hope it will lead to an Apprenticeship.” Anele Mthethwa, 30 from Moston, is also on the Maintenance Operations course. Anele has worked as a labourer on construction sites, and has done painting and decorating on a self-employed basis, but wanted to get some qualifications and a Construction Skill Certification Scheme (CSCS) card. Anele said: “The facilities at the SkillCentre were much better than I expected, and it’s good to be able to get involved in a project like this to put the skills into practice.”

Matthew Brown was unemployed and was referred to the Painting and Decorating course by the National Careers Service. 28 year old Matthew from Little Hulton had done painting and decorating before but had no qualifications. Matthew said: “I’ve been on lots of courses before but this one’s been the best. The tutors treat you like adults and I’m learning a lot. Eventually, I’d like to have my own business, either in painting and decorating or in bathroom fitting together with some friends who are in that line of work.” Ron Barton from Trafford Housing Trust said:

“As an organization, we are totally committed to developing the skills of our workforce and the community… The project has gone well so far, and the students have worked hard. I’m sure that the practical experience they have gained here will stand them in good stead as they progress in their studies.”

L E A R N , L O V E , L I V E !

EXPERIENCE IS THE KEY FOR SKILLCENTRE STUDENTS

TOPS TIPS HOW TO MAKE A SUCCESS OF YOUR APPRENTICESHIP

1. Have a positive attitude2. Dress professionally3. Introduce yourself

to others4. Go the extra mile5. Organise your

work area6. Ask questions!7. Make notes 8. Get stuck in from the

word go9. Arrange regular

meetings with your manager

10. Take your apprenticeship seriously

“I really enjoyed my Traineeship, it was a great opportunity and I’m now a hairdressing apprentice. The tutors have been really friendly and helpful, they found me my placement at Fretwell Bennett which is a really nice salon and everyone I work with has made me feel really welcome.”

CIARA KENWORTHY – FRETWELL BENNET

When Sarah was at school she didn’t do very well in her GCSEs, and found out later that she suffered from dyslexia. She joined the Skills Company on a six week Teaching and Learning course, after which she was offered a Traineeship at the Kids Around the Clock Nursery. After four weeks Sarah was offered an Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship and was delighted to accept. All her training takes place in the workplace and she has regular visits from her assessor and constant supervision by qualified and experienced staff. In a typical day, Sarah will supervise the children’s meal times, organise focused activities and free play, carry out observations and assessments of the children’s development, and complete all the associated paperwork. Sarah said:

“I was unemployed for six months. I’m so glad that I’m now doing something really useful, and learning so much every day. Eventually, I’d like to get my Level 4, and one day I’d like to be running a place like Kids Around the Clock myself.”

SARAH BATE - KIDS AROUND THE CLOCK

Chloe Crompton from Warrington is a Business Development Assistant at The Skills Company. Chloe has completed her Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Social Media and Digital Marketing and is now in the first year of a Foundation Degree in Business Management, one of the degrees offered by The Skills Company. Chloe’s work is varied, and includes updating content on the company’s website such as case studies, course information and news items or blogs, using a CMS platform. She also manages the company’s social media accounts such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, and creates email newsletters to send to clients. Chloe said:

“I think the best thing about my Apprenticeship is that it is so creative, one minute we could be learning about SEO and social media management tools then the next minute creating a website and blogging. I am really happy that I chose the Apprenticeship route because I have now found an exciting career that I enjoy.”

CHLOE CROMPTON – THE SKILLS COMPANY


Natalie Renshaw from Oldham and Grace Robinshaw from Mossley were both unsure about what they wanted to do when they left school so just went on to college. After a short while both of them realised that actually an Apprenticeship route would be better in both the short and long term. Both girls are now working at Manchester Metropolitan University within their finance team. Their work involves dealing with accounts payable, student sponsors, staff expenses, taking payments from students, arranging credit plans, and processing refectory invoices. Alongside all of this experience both Natalie and Grace have gained their AAT Level 2 and Level 3 Certificates in Accounting and are now working towards their Level 4. Grace said:

“I feel like I made the right choice, as I’m progressing well in my career. At 19, I’m a permanent employee with a good employer and my

prospects are good. A lot of my friends are at university, and are struggling with debt and aren’t sure what the future holds for them. I think it helps to be in work while you’re learning because you can put your learning into practice on a day to day basis. You are also able to build relationships within the organisation you’re working in, and from that point of view, it’s much better than learning at college, and you’re earning at the same time.”

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Apprentice Social Media Community Manager

£7,800Ordsall

Social Media Stream

Marketing Apprentice

£14,359Swinton South

Salford City Council

App. Communications Assistant

£12,000Cheetham

Gemini Fashions

Apprentice Digital Marketing Executive

£7,280City Centre, Youngs

Investment Company

Apprentice Marketing Administrator

£13,988Castleton

RISCO Group Ltd

Apprentice Trainee Insurance Broker

£7,280Halliwell, Ives & Taylor

Insurances Ltd

Apprentice Insurance Account Manager

£10,920City Centre, UK Global

Risk Solutions Ltd

Marketing Apprentice

£15,000Bredbury and Woodley

Midshire Business Systems Ltd

Apprentice eCommerce Assistant

£8,840Hindley Green,

Belmont Packaging Ltd.

Apprentice Broker

£9,500Bromley Cross

3Sixty Insure Limited

Administration Apprentice

£7,020Halliwell, 1 ClickMove Property Management

Administration Apprentice

£7,800Ancoats and Clayton

Sudlows

Apprentice Support Officer

£14,475City Centre, Nationwide

Building Society

Assistant Client Financial Administrator

£8,000City Centre

Castlefield Investments

Apprentice Claims Handler

£12,000Broadheath

Cobra UK and Ireland

App. Administrator/ Payroll Processing Clerk

£6,734Bradford, New Millenia

Payroll Services

App. Business Administration Support

£6,240City CentreBodaskins

App. Administration Assistant

£7,800City Centre

ForeverModo

App. Administration Assistant

£7,020Whalley Range, Proto Gold Marine Services

App. Administration Officer

£5,850Levenshulme

Unique Nursing Services

Apprentice IT Developer

£6,500Woodhouse Park

ASE Global

Apprentice Office Administrator

£7,500Gorton North

JNJ Fabrications Ltd

Apprentice Business Administrator

£6,656City Centre

Shield Yourself

Apprentice Business Administrator


Rencai Group

App. Inbound Customer Service Advisor

£7,800Bradford

Car Finance 24/7

Customer Service Apprentice

£5,460Moss Side Tea Hive

Customer Service Apprentice

£6,240Harpurhey

Cash Generator

Apprentice Receptionist

£6,240City Centre

physio.co.uk

Apprentice Sales Assistant

£6,240City Centre Coffee Ami

Business Administration Apprentice

£7,800City Centre

Cameron Cole Ltd

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A U T O M O T I V E V A C A N C I E S

C O N S T R U C T I O N V A C A N C I E S

Apprentice Light Vehicle Mechanic

£12,480Little Hulton

T Hill Transport Ltd

Body Repair Apprentice

£5,678Ordsall

Status Car Care

Apprentice Mechanic

£5,678Kearsley

Mr. Tyre Ltd

Apprentice Auto Electric Technician


Swissport

Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

£7,280Little Hulton, Roy

Braidwood & Sons Ltd

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Vehicle Accident Body Repair Apprentice

£5,678Ordsall, Manchester

Accident Repair Centre

Vehicle Accident Body Repair Apprentice

£5,678Mossley, Nationwide

Crash Repair

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Apprentice Early Years Assistant

£8,320Moss Side

Kiddi Days Longsight

Apprentice Nursery Nurse

£5,678Whalley Range

Cuddly Care


£6,864Moss Side, Little

Leaders Pre-School


£8,320Ancoats and Clayton Kiddi Days Clayton


£8,320Ardwick

Kiddi Days



Kids Around The Clock


£5,678Sharston, Bubbly

Bears Day Nursery


£5,678Ancoats

Tiddlywinks Ancoats


£5,678Ancoats and Clayton Tiddlywinks Clayton


£5,678Crumpsall

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Kids Around The Clock


£5,678Sharston, Bubbly

Bears Day Nursery


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Apprentice Nursery Assistant

£4,969Broughton, Happy Feet

Day Nursery


£5,678Manor, Little Darling

Day Nursery

Apprentice Painter and Decorator

£5,536Ordsall

Diamond Decorators

Apprentice Painter and Decorator

£5,536Worsley, Boothman’s

of Swinton Ltd

Scaffolding Apprentice

£11,700Horwich and Blackrod Network Scaffolding

Apprentice Scaffolder

£11,690St. Mary’s

Allied Scaffolding

Apprentice Joiner

£5,324Ordsall

Manchester & Cheshire Construction Co. Ltd

Scaffolding Apprentice

£5,678Dukinfield

BB Scaffolding Services

Apprentice Bricklayer

£5,678Timperley

Stephen Lakin Limited

Apprentice Plasterer

£5,678Davenport & Cale Green,

D&L Plastering

Apprentice Plasterer

£5,720Reddish North

Wright Rendering & Plastering

Engineering Technician Apprentice

£10,000Cheadle, Capita

Property & Infrastructure


H E A L T H & S O C I A L C A R E V A C A N C I E S


M A N U F A C T U R I N G & L O G I S T I C S V A C A N C I E S

Apprentice Support Worker

£11,856Newton Heath

Standwalk N. Heath


£11,856Levenshulme

Standwalk Levenshulme


£11,856Didsbury East

Standwalk Didsbury

App. Support Worker

£4,969Cheetham, Outreach

Community & Residential Services


£11,856Fallowfield

Standwalk Fallowfield

Apprentice Personal Care Assistant

£8,003Swinton, Dementia Care

and Support At Home

Apprentice Care Assistant

£5,395Audenshaw

Auden House


£5,678Littleborough Lakeside

Littleborough Care Home


£5,678Spotland and Falinge

Passmonds


£5,678Claremont

Claremont Lodge

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£8,775St. Peter’s , Arriva

Transport Solutions


£5,678Bowdon, Oldfield Bank Residential Care Home

App. Assistant Pallet / Case Manufacturer

£7,280Waterhead, Precision Pallets and Cases Ltd

App. Manufacturing Operative

£5,678Chadderton Central

ASC Manufacturing Ltd

Apprentice Furniture Upholsterer

£6,240Hulme

Roche Designs

Apprentice Stores Assistant

£7,800Woodhouse Park, Smart

Dental Care Group

Manufacturing Apprentice

£8,580Cheetham

J A Harrison & Co Ltd

Manufacturing / Production Apprentice

£7,280Swinton North

We Can Foods Ltd

Manufacturing Apprentice

£7,696Swinton North

Hall Fire Protection Ltd

Apprentice Warehouse Assistant

£6,760West Middleton Steal A Deal Ltd

Apprentice Warehouse Operative

£7,280Castleton

Simple Storage

Apprentice Exhibition Support Assistant

£7,371Ordsall, Full Circle

Events & Exhibitions Ltd

Apprentice Pattern Cutter

£5,111Douglas

Charlon Clothing Ltd

Logistics Apprentice

£8,008Astley Mosley Common

W Howard Ltd

Stores Apprentice

£7,280Cadishead AutoMech

Motorsport Ltd

Warehouse Apprentice

£6,760Swinton North Tradefix Direct

Apprentice Bench Engineer

£6,435Gorse Hill

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5. Keep it current - update your CV regularly.

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and training in a positive way (eg volunteering).

7. Make the most of your hobbies. Look for any skills or experience which might be relevant to the job.

8. Tell the truth! 9. Give examples – say what

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always dress appropriately.4. Body language is

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E N G I N E E R I N G V A C A N C I E S

H A I R D R E S S I N G & B A R B E R I N G V A C A N C I E S

Apprentice CAD Technician

£8,476Ordsall

PP Plasma Ltd

Apprentice Electrical Engineer

£10,400Irwell Riverside

GHS Special Projects

Apprentice Fabricator Welder

£6,240Ancoats & Clayton

Connect Engineering

Fabrication/Welding Apprentice

£5,394Chadderton South

Constant Engineering

Apprentice Toolmaking Engineer

£5,678Kingsway

Constell Engineers Ltd

Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

£13,520Dukinfield Tulip Ltd

Mechanical Manufacturing App.

£7,098Stalybridge North

Truck Craft


£10,400Cadishead, Libra

Speciality Chemicals Ltd

Electromechanical Engineering App.

£5,324Heatons South

Baumuller (UK) Ltd

Apprentice Inspection Engineer

£7,696Denton West, Victoria Production Eng. Ltd

Mechanical Precision Engineering Adv. Ap.

£14,346Gorse Hill, Torkington

Engineers Ltd


£8,112Lowton East

Pentre Group Ltd

Steelmetal Apprentice

£6,084Audenshaw

Barnshaws Bending Centre

Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

£6,760Broadheath Skywheels

Material Control Apprentice

£9,984Gorse Hill

Kratos Analytical Ltd

Apprentice Hairdresser

£5,678Worsley

Scissorz 2 Hair


£5,678Cheadle and Gatley

Jane Alexandra Hairdressing


£5,678Northenden Cabello Hair



Ethos


£4,969Cadishead

Mezzamac Hairdressing


£5,678Cheadle and Gatley Love Hair (NW) Ltd



Michelle Street Hairdressing


£5,678Edgeley/Cheadle Heath

Pzazz Hairdressing


£5,678Cheadle Hulme South

Soap Hairdressing


£5,886Reddish South

The Hair Lounge


£5,678Flixton

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£5,678Altrincham

House of Finesse


£5,678Hale Central

Air Hairdressing


£5,678Timperley, Finishing Touch Hair & Beauty

Joel Thompson is a Skills Company barbering apprentice at The Barber Shop in Walkden. Joel was a finalist in the Student Barber Competition category at the British Barbers Association Awards that were held at the NEC in Birmingham on 11 May. Unfortunately, Joel didn’t win the first prize, but was thrilled to be a finalist and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Joel’s inital plan on leaving school was to study for his A levels and then join the RAF. However, a trip to a traditional barbers shop in Manchester changed Joel’s plans. Joel siad:

“The day I walked into the place, I just felt it in my bones that this was a profession I wanted to

learn rather than taking A levels. I duly applied for an Apprenticeship in September 2014 with The Skills Company and was successful in my interview. The next day I recieved a call to go to The Barber Shop in Walkden for a day’s trial. The day arrived and although I had a few nerves, I just knew this was the job I wanted to do;

the passion being ignited by my first visit to a gent’s barbers.

JOEL THOMPSON - THE BARBER SHOP, WALKDEN


T R A I N E E S H I P V A C A N C I E S


Traineeship in Business Administration

£1,560Chorlton

Community Revival


£1,560Northenden, Angel Care

Home Service

Traineeship in Mechanics

£1,300Great Lever

Argyle Auto Service



Key Care and Support


£1,820City Centre

CM Solicitors

Traineeship in Customer Service

£1,560Cheetham

B&M Stores


£1,560Newton Heath, Mcr. Plumbing Supplies

Traineeship in Childcare

£1,560Higher Blackley

Building Blocks Nursery


£1,560Higher Blackley Tiddlewinks Day

Nursery


£1,560Baguley

Paintpots Newall Green

Traineeship in Hairdressing

£1,560Chorlton

Truth


£1,560City Centre

Carringtons


£1,560City Centre

Eco Energy People Ltd


£1,560Brooklands, Selco

Builders Warehouse

Traineeship in Food Preperation

£1,560Hulme

Buzzrocks

Traineeship in Warehousing

£1,560Sharston, Whitehouse

Event Crockery Ltd

Traineeship in Automotive

£1,560Royton South Dronsfields

Traineeship in Social Media

£1,560City Centre

Manchester Green FMS


£1,560Bradford Store 21


£1,560Brooklands Ellard Ltd


£1,560Irwell Riverside

Bidvest 3663


£1,560Little Hulton

Bright Futures Day Nursery


£1,560Littleborough Lakeside

Apollo Motor Homes


£1,560South Middleton

Rhodes Preschool


£1,560South Middleton

Salon Sienna


£1,560Ordsall

JTB Supplies Ltd

Traineeship in Automotive

£1,560Cheadle Hulme North

Bee Hive Garage


£1,560Kersal

Habonim Nursery


£1,560Ordsall

Poundstretcher Salford


£1,560Broughton

Rehab Hair and Beauty



Ladrose

Traineeship in Mechanics

£1,300Dukinfield

Crescent Motors


£1,560Cheadle & Gatley, Clever

Clowns Day Nursery


£1,560St. Peter’s

Ashton Hydroponics


£1,560Ashton Waterloo

Docutech


£1,560Broadheath

Curry’s/PC World


£1,560Altrincham

Embrace-Learning

Traineeship in Barbering

£1,560Altrincham City Gents


£1,560Clifford

Park Playgroup


£1,560Bucklow-St. Martins

Little Oaks

Do you know that 93% of our trainees progress to an Apprenticeship or job? Our Traineeships last from six weeks to six months and involve the development of industry-specific skills, as well as job preparation training. Our Traineeships also include a work experience placement, which will lead on to the Apprenticeship you want. We offer a training salary of up to £40 per week and you may also be eligible for a bursary and free FE meals.

ENGINEERING IN FOCUS

KIAN ENGINEERS HIS FUTURE After leaving school Kian Ghanian from Swinton started to do his A Levels at college but soon realised that they weren’t for him. Kian hadn’t really considered an Apprenticeship before as he wanted to get into engineering and thought he needed a degree. With the help from Business Adviser Phil Lawson, Kian is now an Apprentice Engineer with Magnesium Elektron, an operating company of Luxfer Group (NYSE:LXFR), a global materials technology company, specializing in the design and manufacture of high-performance materials, components and gas-containment devices for environmental, healthcare, protection and specialty end-markets. Kian is now earning a wage and learning the skills. He said: “The environment is great, everyone’s friendly and helpful. It’s a great atmosphere to be in and they’ve even said they’ll support me to go to university too!”Graham Bond, Operations Manager, said:

“Magnesium Elektron are committed to recruiting intelligent and enthusiastic young people through the apprenticeship route as we believe this is an excellent way to help us develop and grow the highly skilled and motivated employees that are needed to support the future growth of our business”



We are repeatedly told in articles in the press about the shortage of qualified engineers. However, the needs of the sector are changing more rapidly than the university courses can be modified. This means that an Apprenticeship is increasingly becoming the favoured option in this evolving sector. Doing an Apprenticeship in engineering gives people the opportunity to work in the sector and learn from professionals who have direct experience while getting a real wage, and the range of opportunities is growing all the time. According to Career Point GM Labour Insight Tool between 1.1.15 and 31.3.15 there were 2421 job postings for engineers in Greater Manchester, with an average salary of £38,647 per annum. The Skills Company provide excellent engineering training and Apprenticeships. Call 0161 233 2656 for further information.

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APPRENTICE ON PRESTIGIOUS ALLIANZ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME Lea Hillary who is an account handler for Gateshead based insurance broker, NC Insurance and an apprentice with The Skills Company, was one of only fifty successful candidates selected from hundreds of applicants after a vigorous application process which included being interviewed by senior staff at Allianz. The Allianz Scholarship Programme was launched in 2012 as a learning and development framework which has been designed to provide first-class tuition and networking opportunities to develop the technical and industry knowledge of young, talented and professional brokers. Lea has worked with The Skills Company since he joined NC Insurance in August 2013 and during that period he has successfully completed the Certificate in Providing Financial Services Apprenticeship (including IF1 & IF2) as well as recently achieving his CII Certificate in Insurance qualification. Mark Burdett, Sales & Marketing Director at NC Insurance, said: “As a firm we are committed to gaining chartered status and working with The Skills Company on Apprenticeships has really helped develop our new and younger members of staff. Lea added:

“I am delighted to have been selected as a successful candidate for the Allianz Scholarship Programme and I am sure my work with The Skills Company played a big part. I would recommend The Skills Company to any young professional looking for a career in financial services.”


STAYING IN EDUCATION TIL 18… WHAT DOES IT MEAN? From Summer 2015, young people are now required to continue in education or training until their 18th birthday, as part of the government legislation to Raise the Participation Age. But what does that actually mean for young people? The first important point is that the new legislation does not mean that young people have to stay on at school or in a sixth form until they reach 18. The requirement is that young people will need to continue to study or train in one of several ways: • Study full-time in a school, college or with a

training provider• Full time work or volunteering combined

with part-time education or training • An Apprenticeship Jayne Worthington, Interim Managing Director of The Skills Company, said:

“We do a lot of work in schools and it’s become clear to us that there’s a great deal of confusion around this issue among young people, parents and teachers. Many people think it’s about raising the school leaving age, but it’s really

about giving everyone the opportunity to continue to learn in the way that’s most appropriate for them. For more and more people now, the right choice is an Apprenticeship, during which young people can continue to learn, gain valuable qualifications, and earn at the same time.”

Learn the skills you’ll need to get the job you’ll love and fast track your apprenticeship journey today. If you’re unsure about your career options and need help with the important skills employers are looking for, take the first step to securing your future career: • Try out a job role that you think may be for

you• Learn how to write a professional CV • Choose from 100s of Apprenticeship and

Traineeship vacancies• Develop your interview skills• Improve your communication, team working

and problem solving skills• Demonstrate your leadership, planning and

organisational skills • Achieve a placement reference, record of your

attendance and punctuality.

You’ll get financial support for your travel costs, any equipment you might need and, subject to eligibility, we will help you to apply for a Bursary and Free FE Meals. After completion of the course you will be given the opportunity to progress and achieve further qualifications in your field. Progression routes available are:• Business Administration• Construction• Customer Service • Information Technology (I.T.)• Manufacturing• Automotive• Health & Social Care… and many more Call now to secure your place0161 233 2656 or 01744 750467Or email [email protected]

INTRODUCTION TO APPRENTICESHIPS



LOOKING FOR WORK? Let us help you get on to the job ladder. At The Skills Company we offer a range of training courses across Greater Manchester to help people like you develop the necessary skills required for employment. We have courses starting regularly in a variety of occupational areas, including hospitality, customer service and business administration, as well as CSCS card courses. If you were 19 or older in August 2014 and you are unemployed and in receipt of state benefits, these courses are free. Please call our Pre-Recruitment Team on 0161 667 6413 to book your place.

SIX OF THE BEST

The Skills Company submitted six entries to the annual Greater Manchester Skills for Business Awards, and all six have been shortlisted to go forward to the prestigious awards ceremony at The Point at Lancashire Cricket Club. The Skills for Business Awards, delivered by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network and Greater Manchester Apprenticeship Hub, is an annual event celebrating the outstanding contribution that skills and learning make to businesses across Greater Manchester. The shortlisted entries are:• Wardworth Ltd for Retail Business of the Year• Wardworth Ltd for Small Business of the Year• Taylor Robinson of Wardworth for Advanced

Apprentice of the Year• Tiddlywinks Nursery for Health and Social

Care Business of the Year• Tiddlywinks Nursery for Medium Sized

Business of the Year• Anthony Holden of Whistl for Advanced

Apprentice of the Year Wardworth Ltd have also been shortlisted for the 2015 E3 Business Awards in the Skills, Education and Training category. Speaking on behalf of the company, Managing Director, Gail Hounslea said: “We are thrilled to be fi-nalists… We have been working hard with The Skills Company to upskill our team and drive engagement and motivation. We have found that developing our team to be the best that they personally can be is extremely beneficial to the business.”

FUTURE PROFESSIONALS PRE-APPRENTICESHIP For a fast track to future career success in the

business and professional sectors, sign up for a Pre-Apprenticeship and progress from school onto an Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship within eight months. Unlike most college courses, our Future Professionals Pre-Apprenticeship is taught by a variety of industry experts in human resources, marketing, insurance and banking. You will also have the opportunity to under-take work experience to enable you to have a clear understanding of what career path you want to follow. As you come towards the end of your Pre-Apprenticeship, we will work with you to find out what sector you’re interested in

and what type of company you want to work for. We will then use our extensive network of 2,500 employers across Greater Manchester to find you a suitable Apprenticeship vacancy in:• Human Resources• Marketing or Digital Marketing• General Insurance• Retail Banking

On the course, you will learn about:• The business environment• Business resources• Marketing• Human resource management• Business ethics

The course starts in early September 2015 and will take place three days per week (Wednesday to Friday) for 30 weeks. You will be entitled to a training allowance of up to £30 per week. If you’re interested, please call us to secure an interview on 0161 233 2656 or email us at [email protected].

ACCOUNTANCY/ AUTOMOTIVE / BUSINESS / CHILDCARE CONSTRUCTION / ENGINEERING / FINANCIAL SERVICES HAIRDRESSING / HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IT & WEB DEVELOPMENT / MARKETING / MANUFACTURING


new careers just waiting for you!APPLY NOW FOR A SUMMER START!

Summer’s not the only thing hotting up just now, we’re talking about Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships and your dream job! Apprenticeships and courses available in:

Can’t wait? Apply on our website.Bit busy now? Come to our open event on:

Thursday, 25 June 2015 from 5.30pm - 7.00pmChurchgate House, 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6EU

www.theskillsco.com

• Accountancy• Automotive• Business • Construction

• Childcare• Engineering • Financial Services• Hairdressing

• Human Resources• Health & Social Care• IT & Web Development • Marketing

• Manufacturing • Employability &

Jobsearch• And more

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