Apprenticeships Expansion
Apprenticeships are a key part of the post-16 education offer and will play a central role in the Government’s plans for growing skills in the economy. World-class Apprenticeships: Unlocking Talent, Building Skills for All, published by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) and the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) in January 2008, indicated the Government’s intention to increase the Apprenticeship opportunities available through those employers already offering high-quality Apprenticeships.
It is recognised that achieving this will require a more innovative and flexible approach to the delivery of Apprenticeships in the future. That is why we are making available public funds to support trials that develop and test the concept of Apprenticeship Expansion Programmes.
This Prospectus invites Expressions of Interest directly from employers who are involved in the delivery of high-quality Apprenticeship programmes, and groups of small and medium sized employers working individually or in partnership, to develop Apprenticeship Expansion Programmes that build on existing provision, training additional apprentices for the benefit of the sector at large. The Prospectus identifies the aims and objectives of these trials, the principles, the funding and the selection process, along with the timeline and application process.
You can download the Prospectus and Expression of Interest Form below:
Apprenticeships Expansion Programme Trial Prospectus »
Apprenticeships Expansion Programme Expression of Interest Form »
Last Updated: 04/02/2010