TRAINING AND EDUCATION Are traineeships worth it?
Adrian Grove, Business Development Director of training provider Qube Learning, talks through all of the government-backed training programmes available to organisations within the care sector, to help you find the best fit for your business.
At Qube Learning, our statistics show that there's one categorically clear answer to the above question and that is yes, especially within the care sector. In 2020, we placed 43% of our trainees within the care industry – the highest percentage by far.
Between March and July last year, we recruited 210 trainees and 82% of these went into work following their traineeship – 36% as an apprentice and 46% into a new job.
All forms of government-backed training have a critical role to play. Our apprentice starts were also up by 14% aſter the first lockdown and, of the 228 jobseekers that completed training with Qube Learning, 42.3% resulted in direct employment.
It's clear that all types of government-backed training are a crucial first step on the path to success for many trainees within care sectors but they can also have clear benefits for employers too.
However, it can be hard to discern between a traineeship, an apprenticeship or even the newer Kickstart Scheme. Deciding which is right for you will be a decision dependent on several factors including staff needs, company cash flow, seasonal peaks in industry and even specialist experience or training.
UNDERSTAND THE TERMINOLOGY
You could be forgiven for giving the terminology a once over and moving on. It can be confusing to tell the difference between traineeships and apprenticeships – both of which are suitable for the care sector.
Traineeships are designed to speedily secure a young person’s progression in a positive way, whether that’s to an apprenticeship or to further employment by learning within a work environment. They are a basic first introduction to working life.
Apprenticeships are jobs that provide high-quality training to ensure that an apprentice is fully competent in their occupation, preparing them for a successful career. Traineeships can oſten be a successful route for individuals looking to qualify for an apprenticeship.
A traineeship is a skills development programme that includes a work placement. It is designed for young people aged 16 to 24, unqualified or qualified up to a Level 3 (A Level or equivalent), whose preference is to find a job or apprenticeship but who may lack the skills and experience sought by employers. Unlike an apprenticeship, a traineeship is a programme of learning and skills development- it is not a job.
Programmes can last from six weeks up to a year, though most tend to last less than six months. In 2019, 75% of trainees started an apprenticeship, employment, or further learning within 12 months of starting the traineeship.
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In July 2020, the Chancellor provided additional investment for 30,000 new traineeships, and employers could also access a new work placement incentive of up to £1,000 per learner for up to ten trainees in over nine regions.
BENEFITS FOR BUSINESSES
Traineeships and apprenticeships offer many benefits to employers within the care sector, beyond the positive social impact businesses can have on their local communities.
Firstly, a high-quality traineeship when partnered with a training provider, such as Qube Learning, ensures that a tailored programme is developed to suit your business' needs. Whilst bringing in enthusiastic young people into your business injects the workforce with renewed energy, having a tailored programme means that energy is directed where you need it, with the training provider helping to save your own time and energy too.
Secondly, working with trainees will also give established members of staff the chance to develop their skills in mentoring and coaching young people.
Lastly, traineeships will allow you to shape the skills and experience of young people from your local community, helping your business to develop a loyal and talented workforce and establish a positive business reputation. It also helps you attract the best talent before they are snapped up by competitors, and, if you publicise your new positions, can be a great PR boost for the business.
MAKING BUSINESS MORE PRODUCTIVE
There are many benefits to apprenticeships for employers. In Qube Learning’s recent survey, 81% of apprentice employers said that apprentices make their businesses more productive. Through government incentives available, apprenticeships can reduce training and recruitment costs whilst also developing a skilled, motivated and qualified workforce. And there is a direct correlation between a motivated workforce and improved customer satisfaction.
Apprenticeships are designed to enhance an individual's level of confidence by developing their practical skills. To ensure that apprentices qualify fully equipped for their chosen field when completed, apprenticeships each have a set of ‘Standards’. Throughout the apprenticeship, candidates monitor their learning against these Standards and must show that they have full understanding of them as part of the End-Point Assessment.
In-line with government recovery plans following COVID-19, employers taking on an apprentice aged 16-18 (or aged under 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan) will be given a £3,000 incentive (£1,000 as part of a previous
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