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CHESHIRE COLLEGE

CONTENTS Welcome

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Hiring an Apprentice

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Digital Apprenticeship Service

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Offering Work Placements

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Work-Based Learning

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Post-Apprenticeship Recognition Scheme (PARS)

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Tailored Learning and Bespoke Programmes

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Why Partner with Cheshire College

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Join Our Advisory Board

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Get in Touch

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WELCOME At Cheshire College, we work with employers like you to achieve your business goals through attracting new talent and upskilling your current workforce. We have a variety of collaboration opportunities available including apprenticeships, work placements, work-based learning and bespoke programmes.

We pride ourselves on being the largest provider of post-16 education in Cheshire and we work with over 500 employers locally, nationally and internationally across a range of sectors. Our recent Ofsted inspection outcome of ‘Good’ with a strong contribution to skills has further cemented our position in the region.

The college makes a strong contribution to meeting skills needs. Leaders work highly effectively with stakeholders to provide a curriculum that meets the priority needs of the local and regional area.

Leaders play a key role on a wide range of boards.

They use information from these boards to develop programmes that meet regional skills shortages.

employers@ccsw.ac.uk

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HIRING AN APPRENTICE Thinking about hiring an apprentice? Apprentices have been proven to offer a competitive edge to businesses, as they are highly motivated and eager to learn.

For an individual, the benefits of an apprenticeship are that they can boost their skillset and gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst in paid employment. As an employer, you can recruit new staff into apprentice roles, or you can enrol your existing employees in apprenticeship training programmes to support their development.

You can elevate your business with skilled apprentices from Cheshire College in areas such as:

Business

Childcare and Education

Construction

Engineering

Hairdressing

Health and Social Care

Hospitality and Catering Don’t see an apprenticeship that meets your business needs? Speak to our team to discuss your bespoke requirements today.

Our dedicated and experienced team of Business Development Executives are on hand to support you through the funding, recruitment, and the enrolment process. employers@ccsw.ac.uk

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Some of the Benefits of Employing Apprentices are: Opportunity to Develop Future Leaders Nurture talent within your organisation by providing employees with hands-on training and development that aligns with your business needs.

Increase Productivity Research shows that apprenticeships boost productivity by introducing fresh perspectives and new skills to your workforce.

Cost-Effective Training Government funding is available to support the training of apprentices, making it a cost-effective solution for developing talent.

Tailor Skills to Your Business Apprentices learn on the job, meaning their skills are honed specifically to suit your business needs.

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Engaging with the College has allowed Astech to cast a wider net to attract young talent, whilst also expediting the development of our existing employees. The vast range of course offerings allows us to easily identify the best development paths for our staff, all of which are very well supported by the College.

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DIGITAL APPRENTICESHIP Service

The Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) offers employers more control over key areas of apprenticeship training. You can choose how you pay for training, receive funding (if eligible), select training courses, and manage your apprentices.

The service is available on the government website, and you will need your PAYE scheme and Tax office reference numbers to register and create an account. You can access the DAS whether you are a levy paying employer or not, learn more about the apprenticeship levy on our website.

If you need help with your account or would like to talk through the process, please contact us and our expert team of Business Development Executives will be happy to guide you.

Scan this QR code to learn more about the apprenticeship levy on our website.

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Offering

WORK PLACEMENTS Have you been looking for ways to make a difference in your industry while gaining valuable resources for your business? Why not partner with Cheshire College and offer work placements to our talented students.

One of the most valuable opportunities you can provide are work experience and T Level placements. This is an amazing opportunity for students to get hands-on experience and put into practice the skills they have developed. Offering work placements allows you to expand your capacity and explore new ideas.

Why Offer Work Placements?

Partnering with Cheshire College is more than just offering a placement, it is an investment in the future of your business.

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Innovative Insights

Skill Development

Our students bring innovative ideas, fresh perspective, and up-to-date knowledge from their rigorous academic and practical training.

Help shape the curriculum and ensure it meets industry standards, while also providing mentorship opportunities for your existing staff.

Enhanced Productivity

Talent Pipeline

Benefit from enthusiastic and motivated students eager to apply their skills and contribute to real projects.

Identify and nurture potential future employees, reducing recruitment costs and building a loyal workforce.

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WORK-BASED LEARNING We offer comprehensive training and development programmes designed to enhance the skills of both new and existing employees. Our work-based learning courses cover a wide range of industries, ensuring your team stays competitive and well-equipped to meet the demands of today’s workplace.

Whether you are looking to upskill your current workforce or onboard new talent, our expert trainers provide the knowledge and support needed to drive success. The courses are aimed at developing skills for the workplace and they are flexible, offering options to learn online or come on-site, whichever works best for each individual situation.

Empower your team and build a dynamic workforce. Contact us today at: employers@ccsw.ac.uk

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POST-APPRENTICESHIP Recognition Scheme (PARS) PARS is a new initiative by the Association of Apprentices (AoA) and the Chartered Institution for Further Education (CIFE) to serve as a professional recognition of an apprentice’s achievement.

With this scheme, individuals who have completed apprenticeships can now use post-nominal designations such as:

Level 2

Certificate of Standard Apprenticeship (CSA)

Level 3

Certificate of Advanced Apprenticeship (CAA)

Level 4 and 5

Certificate of Higher Apprenticeship (CHA)

Level 6 and 7

Certificate of Graduate Apprenticeship (CGA) At Cheshire College we are committed to ensuring all our apprentices benefit from PARS, giving them the recognition that they are highly valued in the competitive job market.

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Tailored Learning and

BESPOKE PROGRAMMES At Cheshire College, we believe in the power of innovation and forward-thinking skills to drive business success. Our expert team can provide full support to help you identify the best development plan for your staff. We can also create bespoke and flexible training programmes to suit the specific needs of your business.

Benefits of tailored learning at Cheshire College: You will have access to outstanding, cutting-edge facilities to help your employees to develop hands-on skills and experience.

Learn from industry expert trainers, who are on hand to offer support and guidance throughout the training programme.

Our flexible short courses have been designed to address immediate skill gaps to help enhance your team’s abilities and experience.

For more details about each of our courses, please visit our website or contact our team directly by emailing: employers@ccsw.ac.uk

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WHY PARTNER

with Cheshire College?

Sustainability

We are the

largest

provider of post-16 education in the region

working with employers to provide access to the latest technology

Bespoke programmes designed to meet

your needs

£164m

invested in facilities

Expertise

in industry

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We started working with the College approximately two years ago, after attending a Careers Fair and having an informative conversation with them about what they could offer us in terms of apprenticeships and short courses for our staff and volunteers. As a result of this, we secured two apprentices in our Finance and Facilities teams, who are both doing extremely well.

They have also been able to offer short courses to our volunteers and staff, which is a great benefit to us as a charity, as they were free. This helps with our ongoing training, succession planning and to add value to what we do and provide to our patients and families.

Nicky Hodkin-Brown, Volunteer Manager employers@ccsw.ac.uk

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JOIN OUR ADVISORY BOARD The Employer Advisory Board is made up of several employers across different sectors.

These employers work closely with Cheshire College to help us shape our curriculum and ensure it meets current and future skills needs in the Cheshire region.

There are separate boards for different sectors and each board meets once a term (in-person or online) to collaborate and agree on skills priorities. The focus is on skills gaps and recruitment challenges, as this gives the employers the opportunity to support the development and delivery of suitable programmes.

If you would like to be a part of our Employer Advisory Board, please contact us via: employers@ccsw.ac.uk 01244 656455

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GET IN TOUCH Partnering with Cheshire College means choosing a provider that understands your needs and has a proven track record of exceptional results. You can arrange a call or an in-person meeting with our expert team and discuss your business needs. employers@ccsw.ac.uk 01244 656455

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Our Locations Crewe Campus

Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe CW2 8AB

01270 654654

Ellesmere Port Campus

Off Sutton Way, Ellesmere Port CH65 7BF

01244 656555

Chester Campus

Eaton Road, Handbridge, Chester CH4 7ER

01244 656555

Contact Us employers@ccsw.ac.uk www.ccsw.ac.uk