CII apprenticeships guide launched in wake of changes
Launched today at a conference addressed by the Prime Minister's apprenticeship ambassador Nadhim Zahawi MP, the new employer apprenticeship guide is the latest initiative in the CII's drive to support firms wanting to take on apprentices.
Unveiled at the Apprenticeships in Financial Services conference, the guide provides step-by-step information on running an apprenticeship scheme in the wake of the new changes to the framework. Along with offering advice and tips for employers on how to implement a successful apprenticeship. Furthermore it covers the upcoming apprenticeship levy, due for implementation in April 2017, and the new trailblazer apprenticeships.
The daylong event, held in collaboration with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, CISI and AAT, included speeches from Nadhim Zawahi MP, current apprentices, and a range of employers, including Aon, the lead employer of the Insurance Apprenticeship Trailblazer group.
Dr Sandy Scott, chief executive officer at the CII, said, "Apprenticeships are a key component of our profession's drive to develop existing and future talent. Our profession has a long history of committing to vocational routes and apprenticeships are a natural fit with that tradition. More and more employers are discovering the benefits they can bring, with employer awareness and technical apprenticeship starts both at record highs.
"The apprenticeship landscape is undergoing a lot of change with the introduction of trailblazers and, in 2017, the levy. It is important that employers are able to navigate this new world. The CII is committed to supporting firms across insurance and
financial services, with the publication of our employers' guide and the creation of our Apprenticeship Unit."
The CII's guide to apprenticeships can be found here.
