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Have you ever thought about adding an apprentice to your team? Apprenticeship Week is from 10 - 16 February, and we’re teaming up with OxLEP and the SBSA to host a lunch and learn session on the incredible value apprenticeships can bring to your company.

A science teacher showing two students a model of an atom.

Nikki Cooper, Apprenticeship Advisor at OxLEP, and Bobby Ramsay, from the SBSA, will give an expert presentation on how apprenticeships can benefit your company and provide practical advice on hiring an apprentice. You'll then have a chance to ask your burning questions over lunch in a round table Q&A.

​Don’t miss this chance to discover how apprenticeships can enhance your workforce and contribute to your business growth. Begin someone's journey toward a fulfilling career in science while providing talent that meets your needs.

 

​Agenda:

​12:00 - How apprenticeships can benefit your business (presentation)

  • ​Clarifying what apprenticeships are: Understanding how they operate and the pathways they offer.

  • ​Funding options and costs: Latest available funding and understanding of the financial aspects of apprenticeships.

  • Aligning apprenticeships with strategic aims: Connecting training initiatives with broader business goals.

  • ​Attracting a diverse talent pool: Strategies to recruit a wide range of talented individuals.

  • Return on investment: how to track and measure apprenticeship success and impact.

​12:45 - Round table Q&A with lunch

​13:30 - End

​Speakers:

​Nikki Cooper, OxLEP

​Nikki Cooper, Apprenticeship Advisor at OxLEP, has helped unlock over £3.6 million in unused apprenticeship levy funds for Oxfordshire businesses, which have been used to support SMEs in Oxfordshire in taking on apprentices and paying for apprenticeship training. OxLEP Skills provides expert advice and support to help employers of all sizes access the apprenticeship levy to cover the full training costs.

​Discover more about OxLEP and the support they offer at OxLEP Skills.

​Bobby Ramsay, The SBSA

​Bobby Ramsay, a multi-award-winning, prominent leader in the skills and apprenticeships sector, brings extensive experience and insight into developing and championing high-quality apprenticeship programmes. Bobby works with the Strategic Board for Skills Advancement(SBSA), helping STEM businesses navigate the complexities of apprenticeships and establish tailored training solutions to drive growth and innovation and open up access to STEM Industries.

​Find out more about Bobby’s work and the SBSA by visiting The SBSA website.

 

Register now