Careers Advice on Apprenticeships, really matters
The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act gained royal assent in November 2009 and under careers education, amended section 43 the Education Act of 1998 such that the programme of careers education available in schools must include advice on Apprenticeships.
The government aims to have 250,000 apprentice starts this year offering a wide range of choice through small to large employers.
Key statistics from Populus research (February 2009):
• 81% of businesses agree that apprentices make their work place more productive.
• Apprentices provide the skilled workers we need for the future (82% employers agree).
• Apprenticeships mean lower recruitment costs (67% employers agree).
IPS International based in Rochester is one of Kent’s leading apprenticeship training providers and offers a wide range of employer based apprenticeships. Our apprentices come from all the Kent local authority areas, some working for small local employers and others travelling to Rochester each day to receive “off the job training”. All IPS apprentices are employed and earning while they learn.
If you give careers advice then arrange to visit the IPS training centre in Rochester during Apprenticeship Week 1st to 5th February 2010. Call 01634 298800 and let us know when you will be visiting. We will have experienced staff available to guide you through apprenticeships.
