IN THE SPOTLIGHT: APPRENTICESHIPS & SKILLS


PLAN TO GET APPRENTICES BACK IN WORK


A not-for-profit organisation is encouraging firms to see the benefit of taking on redundant apprentices when they are hiring. Instructus Skills, based in


Kettering, works with employers to help apprentices develop the skills, knowledge and experience they need to succeed in their roles. At the end of


chance to continue their apprenticeship with a new employer. Damian Brown, chief operating


‘HIRING A REDUNDANT APPRENTICE COULD BE


last year UK redundancies rose to a record high. For apprentices, redundancy carried the additional penalty of cancelling their qualification. However, last October the


INVALUABLE FOR A BUSINESS’


officer of Instructus Skills, explained: “Apprentices have a small window to make it work – they have to start their new role within 30 days of finishing their previous role to continue on the same programme. “Hiring a


redundant


apprentice could be invaluable for a


business. As an advanced learner, a re-hired apprentice


governing body for apprenticeships, the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), brought in changes which meant redundant apprentices have the


brings with them the skills and experience they developed prior to their new role and because they are further along with their training, they can also provide companies with a much faster return on their investment.”


PET POOCH INSPIRES CHRISTMAS ADVERT


A talented teenager in his first year of studies at Northampton College has produced a film that seasoned industry experts have hailed as a ‘masterpiece’. Level 3 Creative Media student Leo


Kelly’s festive film was heavily inspired by previous John Lewis Christmas adverts and tells the tale of his family dog going missing, with a long and anguished search proving fruitless until the mischievous pooch, Poppy, emerges at the front door just in time for Christmas, to the delight of Leo’s little brother, Ben, aged 11. Leo, 17, said: “I’m from a generation that’s grown up with a phone in


their hand so filming things is second nature to me. I’ve always made short clips or versions of music videos and I love editing them afterwards. “When I had the chance to do this for a college project I knew immediately what I wanted to do. I love the John Lewis adverts and I really wanted to use those as my inspiration.” The video has attracted thousands of views on Leo’s YouTube


channel and the college used it as part of its official digital Christmas greeting. Principal of Northampton College, Pat Brennan-Barrett, said: “Leo’s


outstanding video is an incredibly touching film which perfectly encapsulates the spirit of emotive messaging.”


To see the video visit: https://youtu.be/oEk5z_oSMEw For more information on courses at Northampton College visit www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk


22 inbusiness FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021 Under the Government's Plan for


Jobs scheme, businesses may also be eligible for incentive payments if they hire a redundant apprentice. If an apprentice is 16 to 24, companies may be eligible for up to £2,000 and if the apprentice is 25 or older, firms may receive £1,500. There are also further payments of up to £1,000 available if your apprentice is aged 16 to 18 or receiving local government


A re-hired


apprentice brings with them a more developed set of skills and greater experience


support. To facilitate the new process, the


Government has established the Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices which connects employers with redundant learners and provides a vacancy listing service.


For more information visit www.instructus-skills.org or call 01536 738631.


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