Coleg Powys is a member of the recently formed Mid Wales Work Based Learning Consortium. Other members are Hyfforddiant Ceredigion Training, Powys Training and Coleg Ceredigion.
Staff are working with employers and individuals to ensure that the skills requirement is met in Powys and Ceredigion. Programmes are available for employed Apprentices at level 2 and 3.
Work Based Learning is part financed by the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government.
Here are some of the links to our partners websites:
www.ceredigiontraining.co.uk
www.powystraining.co.uk
www.ceredigion.ac.uk
Foundation and Modern Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships offer on-the-job training leading to nationally recognised qualifications.
Coleg Powys, in partnership with local employers and the Welsh Government, delivers a range of apprenticeship programmes in a variety of occupations. These programmes are part funded by the European Social Fund.
The Benefits of an Apprenticeship
The Potential Benefits to the Employer
- Well trained and effective employees
- A programme which is affordable enough to suit your company’s specific requirements
- A more responsive workforce with broader, transferable skills
- The opportunity to develop your business
- Training for new and existing employees
- Skills specific to your industry
- Increased staff confidence and morale
The Potential Benefits to the Apprentice
- A job with a commitment from your employer to train to NVQ qualifications levels 2, 3 or 4
- Quality training at work and college
- A training programme designed to meet your needs and those of your employer
- The development of your key skills
- A wage generally paid at industry rates or a weekly allowance
- The opportunity to gain a relevant Technical Certificate, where required
- Attendance at college – one day a week or block release
Recruitment and Selection
How to recruit an apprentice
As well as creating a more responsive and motivated workforce, the benefits of recruiting apprentices are many and varied. Apprenticeships enable your business to develop the skills you need. You may choose to train existing or new employees. Apprentices must be capable of achieving an NVQ at level 2 for Foundation Apprenticeships or an NVQ at level 3 for a Modern Apprenticeship.
Selection
Coleg Powys may be able to assist you with the selection and recruitment of your apprentice. Students completing their studies at Coleg Powys may wish to take up an apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship Funding
Coleg Powys has been approved by the Welsh Government to deliver training. The money we receive is used to support the training and assessment of apprentices including, where applicable, the day release element of the programme.
As an employer you will be expected to pay the apprentice a wage and may be required to contribute towards the cost of training.
