2,014 in 2014:The YMCA and YouWorking together to target Apprenticeships

YMCA Training’s pledge to employers, apprentices, Government

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Sophie Pearson Apprentice

15 months ago I was unemployed and had no direction, but my aspirations were to work with children with special educational needs.

I enrolled with YMCA Training and within a short period of time I was an apprentice at a private day nursery. I finally found myself gaining the career of my choice!

YMCA Training is committed to doing all we can to help apprentices confidently climb the first rungs of their career ladders through the provision of quality Apprenticeships packages.

We need to work in partnership with employers, Government, local authorities and other agencies across our communities to ensure a truly joined up approach to employment and skills training.

We are calling upon you – employers of all sizes, those in Government, key decision makers and would-be apprentices – to work with us to ensure that – by 31 December 2014 – 2,014 young people will be in an Apprenticeship supported by YMCA Training.

Commit to making a difference today and, together, we can make this the year of the apprentice.

Contact Rosi Prescott, Chief Executive, Central YMCA on rosi.prescott@centralymca.org.uk to pledge your support.

in its Skills for Growth Action Plan by:

• fully participating in National Apprenticeships Week

• contributing towards Apprenticeship targets set to help the UK become competitive with France and Germany

• responding to Government consultations that feed into Government policy

• increasing employer engagement by expanding into new sectors

• working towards being an outstanding provider.

SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENTWE PLEDGE TOWE PLEDGE TO

in their search for meaningful and rewarding careers by:

• providing a progressive route of learning that creates maximum career opportunities

• providing exciting, cutting edge and accessible methods of learning in vibrant sectors

• facilitating the deployment of skills and knowledge in the workplace

• offering inclusive opportunities for people of all skills and abilities

• understanding the challenges apprentices face and providing support throughout their training.

SUPPORT APPRENTICESWE PLEDGE TO

in their ambition to achieve a motivated and progressive workforce by:

• working in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for both the apprentices and the organisation

• keeping up-to-date with Government policy to ensure that all available support is accessed

• ensuring that all provision is in harmony with the culture, practices and ethos of the organisation

• supporting the organisation to embed a culture of training and education

• working together to identify learning and training needs and providing best practice solutions.

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