P L A C 2016 - Post 16 Learning and Apprenticeships Conference

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Category Conferences; Education

Deadline: May 16, 2016 | Date: May 17, 2016

Venue/Country: Adelphi House, University of Salford, Salford, M3 , U.K.

Updated: 2016-05-05 20:40:01 (GMT+9)

Call For Papers - CFP

Post 16 Learning and Apprenticeships Conference

The 2012 Apprenticeship Grant for Employers provides grants of up to £1,500 to small businesses

Join us for Post 16 Apprenticeships Conference, where high level speakers will discuss the benefits of boosting apprenticeship uptake, and how this can be achieved.

Headline Spekers

Nic Hutchins - Head of Youth Initiatives, New Economy

Ana Cavilla - Director of Policy, Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards

Allan Milne - Head of Work Based Learning, Salford City College

Nazma Ghafoor - Education Relationship Manager, Apprentice Academy

David Hill - Deputy Director of Apprenticeships, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

Lloyd Thomas - Group Apprenticeship Manager, The Co-operative Group

David Pollard - Chair Education Skills and Business Support Policy Portfolio, Federation of Small Businesses

Discussion Points

Impact of the apprenticeship levy

Apprentice national minimum wage increase

Purpose of Degree Apprenticeships

Increasing uptake by promoting apprenticeships in schools

Breaking down negative perceptions of apprenticeships

Encouraging girls and high achievers into apprenticeships

Importance of Trailblazer's scheme

Industry views on apprenticeship reforms

Industry benefits of participating in apprenticeships

Time: 09:00 - 17:00

Price:

Free Ticket: GBP 0.00

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