National Apprenticeship Awards 2014

Presented by

Paul Robertson Quality Assurance ManagerNational Apprenticeship Awards

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Topics

– What are the National Apprenticeship Awards?

– What are the benefits of entering and winning?

– What are the judges looking for?

– What further support is there?

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What are the National Apprenticeship Awards?

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What are the National Apprenticeship Awards?

1. Last year how many entries were received? 1,610

2. I am a provider with more than one apprentice entering the Awards, should I – Register myself once and open a separate application for each

3. The panel which judges your application is allocated by the postcode entered. Which is the relevant postcode?Employer Postcode

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What are the National Apprenticeship Awards?

4. Is it OK to exceed the word count stated for each question? No, the entry will be rejected

5. Can I attach any documentation to support my entry?Yes, evidence and metrics such as charts can be attached before submitting your entry.

6. The deadline for entries is 5.00pm on Friday 28 March – can I submit my entry after this? No, deadline is not negotiable

7. Who can apply for the Champion category? Former apprentices who continue to champion Apprenticeships

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What are the National Apprenticeship Awards?

8. How can you be considered for the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2014 list? Enter one of the National Apprenticeship Awards employer categories

9. The Employer category you enter depends upon; Total number of employees at your organisation

10. What are the criteria for entering the Newcomer category? Your organisation was new to Apprenticeship within the last two years

11. What are the judges looking for in that winning entry?Tangibles, metrics and evidence to back up your claims

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What are the National Apprenticeship Awards?

Employer of the Year categories– Small Employer of the Year: 1 – 24 employees– Medium Employer of the Year: 25 – 249 employees– Large Employer of the Year: 250 – 4,999 employees– Macro Employer of the Year: 5,000+ employees– Newcomer SME of the Year – up to 249 employees– Newcomer Large Employer of the Year – over 250+

Apprentice of the Year categories– Intermediate Level (level 2)– Advanced Level (level 3)– Higher Apprentice (level 4 or higher)

Apprenticeship Champion category– Former apprentices

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What are the benefits of entering and winning?

Employer of the Year–Publicly recognised for commitment to excellence –Build on successful Apprenticeship programme–Enhanced organisation’s reputation–Regional & National media coverage –Honoured as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer

Apprentice of the Year –Honoured for their inspirational qualities–Recognition as an exemplar –Media coverage –Advisory Board Membership

Apprenticeship Champion of the Year –Rewarded for advocating Apprenticeships –Recognition of commitment

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– Employer category entrants– Judged to be the best– Government recognition– Promotional toolkit– Media Relationship– Expert Panel

What are the benefits of entering and winning?

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Employers – Commitment to and future plans for developing your workforce– Benefits Apprenticeships have brought to your business– The benefits your apprentices personally from training with your organisation.

Apprentices– Contribution and impact you have made to the business – Examples of where you have exceeded expectations– Personal achievements and motivations from your Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Champions–How you are pro-active in promoting Apprenticeships–What your plans for future activity

Remember to include tangibles, metrics and any other evidence to back up

claims made in your application.

What are the judges looking for?

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Key dates

January – February Information Workshops

27 January – 28 March Awards Open for Entries

April – May Assessment and Moderation

June – July Regional Judging Panels

September Regional Awards Ceremonies

October National Judging Panel

November National Awards Ceremony

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Judging process

National JudgingNational Judging

Regional WinnersRegional Winners

Regional Winners enhance entryRegional Winners enhance entry

Initial administration checkInitial administration check

Assessment of entriesAssessment of entries

Regional Judging PanelRegional Judging Panel

National CeremonyNational Ceremony

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What further support is there?

– Marketing Collateral

– www.apprenticeships.org.uk/awards– Questions and Answers– Winners Case Studies

– Helpdesk– 0800 954 8896 – apprentice@mlr.co.uk

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This could be you!

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