Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) is promoting Apprenticeships in different types of industries in a bid to try and break the mould of stereotypical Apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships
are traditionally offered in subject areas such as Engineering,
Hairdressing and Brickwork but subjects including Creative Design,
Pharmacy and Retail are becoming increasingly popular because of the
shift in industry markets.
NULC offers Apprenticeships in
over a dozen subject areas including Creative Design, Retail, Pharmacy,
Sport and Management as well as more traditional subjects including
Engineering, Brickwork and Hairdressing.
Vicky Boulton-Clarke,
Head of Employer Engagement and Work Based Learning at NULC said: “It’s
important that employers are aware that Apprenticeships have moved with
industry markets and most businesses regardless of their industry sector
can benefit from an Apprentice.”
NULC engages
with more than 400 businesses across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
who work with the College to provide Apprenticeships and recruitment
services.
The College launched the Newcastle-under-Lyme 100 in
100 Campaign on Friday 15 March and is targeting employers and young
people across Newcastle-under-Lyme in a bid to create 100 Apprentice
opportunities in 100 days.
The College aims to hit the target
by recruiting both employers to provide Apprenticeship vacancies and
young people to start an Apprenticeship. The campaign will run until 22
June 2013.
If you would like further information about our Apprenticeships campaign visit www.nulc.ac.uk/100. If you’re interested in employing an Apprentice then please call 01782 254376 or email employers@nulc.ac.uk
Tuesday 23 April 2013
Tuesday 16 April 2013
College leads by example in Apprenticeship campaign
Abbie Jackson aged 17 from Knutton has been taken on as an Apprentice in the College’s successful Academy of Sport department and is studying NVQ Level 2 in Sports and Sports Coaching.
Abbie will be working 4 days a week in the office helping to run the Academy of Sport programmes and providing logistical and administrative support. Abbie is a keen sports person and plays for the College’s netball and basketball academies.
Abbie said: “I’m hoping to achieve my NVQ Level 2 in Sports and Sports Coaching and then progress onto NVQ Level 3. My ambition is to become a sports coach and maybe go onto teach.”
NULC is in full support of Apprenticeships as a career path. Abbie is the latest Apprentice of many to have been taken on by the College in recent years, a number of whom have progressed in their careers at the College.
The College launched the Newcastle-under-Lyme 100 in 100 Campaign on Friday 15 March and is targeting employers and young people across Newcastle-under-Lyme in a bid to create 100 Apprentice opportunities in 100 days.
Vicky Boulton-Clarke, Head of Employer Engagement and Work Based Learning at NULC said: “It’s important for employers to know that we are committed to Apprenticeships. Our Apprentices really are the future of our business and we have some very high-calibre employees who started with us as Apprentices.”
NULC currently provides Apprenticeships in more than a dozen areas including Accounting, Business and Administration, Construction, Childcare, Creative Studies, Electrical Installation, Engineering, Hairdressing, Health and Social Care, Retail and IT.
To find out more about Newcastle-under-Lyme College’s apprenticeships and how you can support the 100 in 100 campaign visit www.nulc.ac.uk/100 or contact the Employer Training team on 01782 254376.
Thursday 11 April 2013
Event welcomes prospective apprentices
The event was organised by Business Development Manager for Hair and Beauty, Phil Davies for prospective apprentices, reaffirming that both the employers and apprentices have made the right choice.
Phil said: “The event provided the opportunity for the prospective apprentices to bond with each other, develop confidence and above all have a fun experience.”
During the day topics covered included introductions to;
• Professional Consultations
• Professional Shampoo and Conditioning services
• Professional Blow-drying
• Importance of delivering Professional Client Care and Service
At the end of the event learners had the opportunity to provide feedback on the event, with comments including;
“Rewarding learning how to blow dry someone’s hair properly”
“Helped improve my confidence”
“I enjoyed the session and it gave my confidence a boost as it was my first blow-dry”
“Lovely salon, great staff.”
To find out more about Apprenticeships in Hairdressing visit www.nulc.ac.uk/apprenticeships or contact Phil Davies on 01782 254122 or email Philip.davies@nulc.ac.uk.
Tuesday 9 April 2013
35 employers pledge support in 25 days
Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) has reached day 25 of its campaign to generate 100 Apprenticeship opportunities in 100 days and so far a total of 35 employers have pledged their support.
Two local employers have placed Apprentices, five employers have vacancies that the College is currently recruiting for, ten employers have appointments pending with the College and a further 18 have expressed an interest in recruiting an Apprentice.
Vicky Boulton-Clarke, Head of Employer Engagement and Work Based Learning at NULC, said: “It’s fantastic to have had such a positive response from local employers after just 25 days. It shows that there is definitely an appetite for Apprenticeships in the Newcastle-under-Lyme borough.”
The College and partners launched the ambitious campaign to generate 100 Apprenticeship opportunities in 100 days on Friday 15 March. The campaign, spearheaded by Newcastle Borough Council MP Paul Farrelly and backed by local training provider Martec, the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS), Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council and Stoke and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) will try and address youth unemployment issues locally.
The Hanley Economic Building Society is one of the employers that have placed an Apprentice. Cristina Hammond, Human Resources manager said: “The recruitment service that we received from the College was second to none and our accounting Apprentice started work with us on 2 April.”
MP Paul Farrelly invited businesses in his constituency to the launch event. Paul said: “From talking to local employers I am aware of the problems many have in attracting and developing the best talent. Recruiting the right trainees and developing their skills on the job is one way of securing the workforce necessary to expand and grow.”
Paul continued: “The ultimate aim of the campaign is to boost youth employment and kick-start economic recovery. The business involvement to date proves that we are making a difference.”
NULC currently provides Apprenticeships in more than a dozen areas including Accounting, Business and Administration, Construction, Childcare, Electrical Installation, Engineering, Hairdressing, Health and Social Care, Retail and IT.
To find out more about Newcastle-under-Lyme College’s Apprenticeships campaign visit www.nulc.ac.uk/100, email employers@nulc.ac.uk or contact the Employer Training team on 01782 254376.
Two local employers have placed Apprentices, five employers have vacancies that the College is currently recruiting for, ten employers have appointments pending with the College and a further 18 have expressed an interest in recruiting an Apprentice.
Vicky Boulton-Clarke, Head of Employer Engagement and Work Based Learning at NULC, said: “It’s fantastic to have had such a positive response from local employers after just 25 days. It shows that there is definitely an appetite for Apprenticeships in the Newcastle-under-Lyme borough.”
The College and partners launched the ambitious campaign to generate 100 Apprenticeship opportunities in 100 days on Friday 15 March. The campaign, spearheaded by Newcastle Borough Council MP Paul Farrelly and backed by local training provider Martec, the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS), Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council and Stoke and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) will try and address youth unemployment issues locally.
The Hanley Economic Building Society is one of the employers that have placed an Apprentice. Cristina Hammond, Human Resources manager said: “The recruitment service that we received from the College was second to none and our accounting Apprentice started work with us on 2 April.”
MP Paul Farrelly invited businesses in his constituency to the launch event. Paul said: “From talking to local employers I am aware of the problems many have in attracting and developing the best talent. Recruiting the right trainees and developing their skills on the job is one way of securing the workforce necessary to expand and grow.”
Paul continued: “The ultimate aim of the campaign is to boost youth employment and kick-start economic recovery. The business involvement to date proves that we are making a difference.”
NULC currently provides Apprenticeships in more than a dozen areas including Accounting, Business and Administration, Construction, Childcare, Electrical Installation, Engineering, Hairdressing, Health and Social Care, Retail and IT.
To find out more about Newcastle-under-Lyme College’s Apprenticeships campaign visit www.nulc.ac.uk/100, email employers@nulc.ac.uk or contact the Employer Training team on 01782 254376.
Tuesday 2 April 2013
College busts Apprenticeship myths
Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) has launched an online publication to dispel myths about Apprenticeships.
The Apprenticeships Myth Buster is targeted at local employers and aims to addresses common misconceptions about Apprenticeships. The publication is being released as part of the College’s 100 in 100 Apprenticeship Campaign.
Vicky Boulton-Clarke, Head of Employer Engagement and Work Based Learning at NULC said: “One of the most common myths surrounding Apprenticeships is that young people have no work ethic and will leave the organisation before the Apprenticeship finishes. In actual fact in today’s economic climate, young people understand that Apprenticeships are a valuable opportunity.”
“We really need to break down these misconceptions of Apprenticeships and in a bid to do that we’ve put together a myth busting publication that is available on the College’s website for employers to download free of charge.”
Vicky added: “The Apprentices from Newcastle-under-Lyme College are highly motivated, keen to learn and have the potential to become ‘managers of the future’.”
NULC works with more than 400 businesses across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent who work with the College to provide Apprenticeships and recruitment services.
The recruitment process for employers wishing to appoint an Apprentice involves a full screening process to ensure that the Apprentice is the best person for the job.
The College launched the Newcastle-under-Lyme 100 in 100 Campaign on Friday 25 March and is targeting employers and young people across Newcastle-under-Lyme in a bid to create 100 Apprentice opportunities in 100 days.
The College aims to hit the target by recruiting both employers to provide Apprenticeship vacancies and young people to start an Apprenticeship. The campaign will run until 22 June 2013.
For further information about the 100 in 100 campaign visit www.nulc.ac.uk/100 or download the Apprenticeships Myth Buster here.
To discuss Apprenticeships further please contact 01782 254376 or email employers@nulc.ac.uk
The Apprenticeships Myth Buster is targeted at local employers and aims to addresses common misconceptions about Apprenticeships. The publication is being released as part of the College’s 100 in 100 Apprenticeship Campaign.
Vicky Boulton-Clarke, Head of Employer Engagement and Work Based Learning at NULC said: “One of the most common myths surrounding Apprenticeships is that young people have no work ethic and will leave the organisation before the Apprenticeship finishes. In actual fact in today’s economic climate, young people understand that Apprenticeships are a valuable opportunity.”
“We really need to break down these misconceptions of Apprenticeships and in a bid to do that we’ve put together a myth busting publication that is available on the College’s website for employers to download free of charge.”
Vicky added: “The Apprentices from Newcastle-under-Lyme College are highly motivated, keen to learn and have the potential to become ‘managers of the future’.”
NULC works with more than 400 businesses across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent who work with the College to provide Apprenticeships and recruitment services.
The recruitment process for employers wishing to appoint an Apprentice involves a full screening process to ensure that the Apprentice is the best person for the job.
The College launched the Newcastle-under-Lyme 100 in 100 Campaign on Friday 25 March and is targeting employers and young people across Newcastle-under-Lyme in a bid to create 100 Apprentice opportunities in 100 days.
The College aims to hit the target by recruiting both employers to provide Apprenticeship vacancies and young people to start an Apprenticeship. The campaign will run until 22 June 2013.
For further information about the 100 in 100 campaign visit www.nulc.ac.uk/100 or download the Apprenticeships Myth Buster here.
To discuss Apprenticeships further please contact 01782 254376 or email employers@nulc.ac.uk
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