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Please telephone 0161 765 3650
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Golden Hello Special Offer

Due to additional government funding Bury College has a fantastic Golden Hello offer which is of great benefit to employers and people who are unemployed. This special offer can help employers to take on a new Apprentice and receive a significant contribution towards the first six months of the Apprentice’s salary. Training is delivered free. To qualify for a ‘Golden Hello’ Apprenticeships the potential employee must be aged 18-24 years old and claiming job seekers allowance. The employer must be a SME and unable to take on an Apprentice without this support.

Places are limited, for further information please call 0161 765 3650.

 

What are Apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships are recognised and nationally government backed qualifications that equip people with the practical skills and knowledge they need to fulfil their role and ensure your business is a success.

As business face the challenge of an increasingly competitive marketplace, ensuring your employees are effectively skilled and qualified is more important than ever.

Developing Apprenticeships to meet your current and long term need of your business is the ideal way to maximise your business return.

What are the business benefits?

• Your employees will be equipped with skills and knowledge that is directly relevant to your organisation, helping to improve your productivity.
• You can keep a competitive advantage by ensuring your employees have the right training and expertise to effectively carry out their duties.
• Trained employees feel more valued and motivated, and more likely to improve your workforce retention.
• Apprentices can bring new ideas and innovation to your business.
• Apprentice training is flexible, is primarily delivered in the workplace, and offers minimal disruption to your business.
• Business Solutions has an extensive portfolio of 27 different Apprenticeship programmes.
• Business Solutions Apprenticeship success rates have been above regional and national averages year-on-year.
• Apprenticeship programmes are nationally recognised qualifications.
• There is no cost* to the training and support you receive from Business Solutions.

*In 2010-11, a one of certification fee will apply to apprentices aged 19+. Fee changes may vary 2011-2012.

 

Be part of employing the talent of the future

A Bury College Apprenticeship is not limited to young people, adults can be Apprentices too. We can provide an Apprenticeship for a person aged 16 and over and in employment for 30 hours or more.

There are no formal entry requirements, but some Apprenticeships may require a level of English and/or Maths (please enquire). Bury College Apprenticeships provide learning and development opportunities for existing staff. We also help to fill any vacancy you have with enthusiastic people that will suit your business.

Your Apprentice can start their Apprenticeship at any time throughout the year. Recruitment is not limited to academic term start dates.

Diversity in Apprenticeships

With support and funding from the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) and the Skills Funding Agency (SFA), Bury College is actively promoting the benefits of Apprenticeships to individuals, groups and organisations across Greater Manchester.

Bury College offer’s Apprenticeships in 27 different areas providing you with qualifications and experience that employers want.

For more information regarding Diversity in Apprenticeships at Bury College, please click on the brochure opposite.

What should I do next?

If you are an employee or you are looking for work and interested in joining an Apprenticeship programme with Bury College Apprenticeships please click here for more information.

If you are a Business and you are interested in recruiting an Apprentice please click here for more information. Or alternatively please contact one of our experienced Business Development Advisors who will be more than happy to discuss the best training plan to suit the needs of your business and employees.

For further information please call:

0161 765 3650

or email: business.solutions@burycollege.ac.uk

Training Quality Standard

In recognition of its work with employers Bury College has joined the select few colleges in the country to be awarded the new Training Quality Standard (TQS) for Employer Engagement. The Training Quality Standard is an assessment framework established by the Learning and Skills Council. The award recognises the work of the Bury College Apprenticeship scheme in delivering outstanding training and development for businesses and their employees.

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	Bury College Apprenticeships - Course Guide 1.9 MB Download		Succeed with Bury College Apprenticeships 1.9 MB Download
	Bury College Apprenticeships Advert 132 KB Download		Apprenticeships Employer Guide 7.1 MB Download