Walsall Works Launch in February 2012
Walsall Works
Walsall Council launched Walsall Works in February 2012 with the aim of :• supporting young people into work• stimulating employment within local businesses The scheme will be offering 550 young people aged 16-24 the opportunity to access an apprenticeship.
Walsall Works Apprenticeship Sectors
Walsall Works will unlock jobs with small and medium sized enterprises within the following growth sectors;
• Niche and high value manufacturing and engineering• Environmental technologies and construction• Financial, professional and business services• Creative and digital services• Health and social care• Logistics
Walsall Works Criteria
Focus on Walsall SME’s in growth and key sectors 2 year gap since last Apprentice 35 hour+ per week contract over 12 months minimum Minimum Hourly Rate of Pay (£3.00 - 16-17yr olds, £4.98 - 18-20yr olds, £6.08 - 21-24 yr olds)
Employer committed to sustainable employmentEmployee to apprenticeship staff ratio
Achievements to Date:
121 Businesses registered interest in Walsall WorksSector No of Employers
Creative and Digital Services 9
Environmental Technologies 1
Financial, Professional and Business Services 14
Health and Social Care 8
Logistics 9
Manufacturing and Engineering 48
Other (social enterprise, mechanics) 32
Walsall Works Employers to date
Achievements to Date: 224 Apprenticeship Opportunities identified with Walsall Businesses
Sector No of Roles
Creative and Digital Services 10
Environmental Technologies 3
Financial, Professional and Business Services 25
Health and Social Care 14
Logistics 26
Manufacturing and Engineering 84
Other (social enterprise, mechanics) 72
Roles That Will Be Created
Achievements to Date: 708 young people registered in Walsall Works
Sector Number of Interest
Creative and Digital Services 200
Environmental Technologies 168
Financial, Professional and Business Services 273
Health and Social Care 217
Logistics 149
Manufacturing and Engineering 302
Other (social enterprise, mechanics) 248
Walsall Works Starts
Josh Beck (19),from Shelfield Walsall has started his apprenticeship with Pinfold Patterns as a apprentice tool maker.
Alex Jackson (18) from Coalpool Bloxwich has commenced his apprenticeship with Regent Engineering
Richard White (23), from Caldmore has started his apprenticeship with West Midlands Autos as a trainee mechanic.
Walsall Works Pre-Apprenticeship Scheme
Walsall Works is offering 190 Pre-apprenticeship opportunities. We will supporting young people who are not ready to complete a full apprenticeship through a 20 week course which will enable them to gain :
•Literacy and Numeracy skills•Employability skills•A 4 week work placement •Intensive job search•Guaranteed job interview •City & Guilds qualifications•Level 1 qualifications
Walsall Works Pre-apprenticeship Construction Course
How will Walsall Works pay the £3,000
•Appendix 2 form•Send out Grant Agreement for signatures•First payment after 4 weeks•Second Payment at the midpoint of the apprenticeship•Final payment on confirmation of sustainable employment
Walsall Works Logo• Use the Walsall Works logo for any promotional material that you use to offer employer the £3,000 incentive.• Logo is available in colour and black and white • Contact the team for advice and guidance for using the Walsall Works branding • Pass any communication mentioning Walsall Works to the Walsall Works team for approval
Question & Answer Session
Dates of Future Session
Monday 28th January 2013, 9.00am – 10.30amat
Walsall Council Chamber, Walsall Town Hall, Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1TP
Contact Details 01922 654322
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