National Apprenticeship Week

Employer recognition

In support of National Apprenticeship Week, Acorn has presented certificates to recognise our clients for their commitment and support of their staff through Apprenticeships.

Ann Mc Connon, Head of Corporate Development at Acorn, said:

“Apprenticeships offer excellent opportunities, not just for employers but for people wanting to get thorough, professional training with a nationally-recognised qualification and transferable skills. It’s extremely important that we recognise the commitment of both Apprentices and employers not only during Apprenticeship week, but throughout the year.”

Scottish & Southern (SCC)

The Vale Resort

Moorhouse Insurance

Principality Building Society

Also Ann Nicholas, Corporate Development Manager, visited the UK Border Agency in Wales, part of the Home Office, on 8th February to present their Certification of Recognition.  In addition, Ann and her colleauges held an open day to enable staff from the Border Agency to find out more about the benefits of Apprenticeship programmes.
 
'The Home Office fully supports the National Apprenticeship week. The UK Border Agency in Wales already has a number of staff on Apprenticeship programmes that are fully engaged and motivated thanks to the assistance of Acorn staff'.

Home Office

using Apprenticeships to build the workforce of the future

Academic qualifications can be a great indicator of an individual’s ability for future employers but some people are more suited to a vocational route where they can demonstrate and develop their skills in a more hands-on-environment. To support this requirement Acorn offers a range of Apprenticeship programmes to employers and their Apprentices which is a great way of combining learning with the real world of work.

how Apprenticeships benefit your business click here

what are the criteria for employing an Apprentice?

An Apprentice would be:

• age16 plus working five days per week in your company (maximum 40 hours)
• employed on an Apprenticeship contract
• paid a minimum of £2.50 per hour (for at least the first year of their Apprenticeship, then, if applicable, receive an hourly rate of pay which is in line with the national minimum wage)
• allowed to complete an industry recognised qualification

how have other businesses benefited from employing an Apprentice?

Click on the links below to see how other businesses have benefited from recruiting and training Apprentices supported by Acorn.

Atlas Elektronik UK Ltd

Zurich Insurance

how Acorn can help?

Working with Careers Wales and other referral agencies, Acorn has established a network of keen, motivated people all looking for an opportunity to learn and contribute to the workplace.

So if you have a vacancy and would investigate the possibility of using Apprenticeships to fill this opportunity whilst enjoying the benefits that it would bring to your company click here or for further information please call 07867 530 923.

Alternatively for further information regarding eligibility criteria please click here.

Would you like to work whilst undertaking a qualification to broaden your skills?

Working with Careers Wales, Acorn has established a network of employers who are looking for keen, motivated people who would like the opportunity to learn and contribute to the workplace.

If you’ve got a good idea of where you want to go with your career and like the idea of earning while you learn, an Apprenticeship could be for you. Alternatively if you have been working in your role for some time and would like to accredit the skills and competency you have gained then an Apprenticeship can give you a recognised qualification. See below for a full list of apprenticeships we can provide, click here for further information.

Apprenticeship programmes are available in the following career paths:

benefits to the learner:

• learners achieve a recognised qualification linked to their job role
• development of technical knowledge and acquire new skills
• learners have a record of achievement to demonstrate their abilities
• you will learn in your own working environment without the need for college attendance

We will work with your organisation to establish if these qualifications can be of benefit to your company and to agree a delivery model which suits your business needs.

“My confidence has grown and I have learnt more about my abilities to work at a higher level.” - Management / Team Leading Apprentice

"I found Acorn to be very efficient and approachable and I worked well with my Assessor. I will be recommending Acorn to other colleagues and anybody wishing to undertake a similar programme” - Business / Administration Apprentice

"The various elements of the Apprenticeship all related to insurance which has helped improve my knowledge and how the industry works. The Apprenticeship has made me think more about how I deal with people and my quality of service.” – Insurance Apprenticeship