Insight Apprentice Scheme Sheffield

MAXIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS ADVANTAGEInsight Apprentice Scheme SheffieldHow does it work?

Benefits to Insight• A way of addressing skill shortages• Commitment between the apprentice and Insight• Investment for the future• Staff retention• Motivates and provides loyal workers• Improves motivation and productivity of staff• Potential managers of the future• Provides development opportunities for current staff –Investors in People• Brand awareness - promotes Insight and gets ourname out there• Helps with recruitment selection and advertisingMAXIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS ADVANTAGE

Insight Apprenticeship Programmes2 Programmes available to Insight1. Rotational Programme – (30 Months) The apprentice will study the BusinessAdmin NVQ and rotate every 10 months to a different department.2. Department Specialist Programme – (30 Months) The apprentice will study theBusiness Admin NVQ within one department and choose specific modules forthat specialism.MAXIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS ADVANTAGE

The Apprenticeship Rotation ProgrammeA Unique Way of learning•30 Month programme•The apprentice will rotate every 10months within different departments ofthe businessSystems10 MonthHR•Each apprentice will learn the differentaspects of each departmentRotation•The apprentice will report to thedepartment/line manager and will alsobe assigned a mentorFinanceNVQ Business AdminMAXIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS ADVANTAGE

Specialist Department Option…•30 Month programme•The apprentice will specialisewithin one department function•Each apprentice will study andlearn within one specificdepartment30 Month Programmein one of the following departments:Distribution/LogisticsE-Marketing•The apprentice will report to thedepartment/line manager and willalso be assigned a mentorNVQBusinessAdminMAXIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS ADVANTAGE

How will it work?Who’s involved/ Who’s responsible?• Apprentice Co-ordinator/s – Katy Waldron/Katherine Sage will lead, co-ordinate andensure the smooth running of the Apprentice Programme• Each Apprentice would need an:• Internal mentor• External mentor (training provider)• NVQ Work Assessor (external)• Line Manager• Buddy• Internal Mentor is needed for each apprentice, this is a excellent opportunity for a teammatewho is looking for extra responsibility in their role (development opportunity). Carefulselection of the Mentor is essential.MAXIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS ADVANTAGE

How will it work? …continued• Mentor Scheme – All teammates can volunteer themselves to become an apprenticementor. They will then take part in an mentor assessment centre• The Apprentice Co-ordinators select mentors• Line Manager - The managers will manage the apprentice daily and the mentor will act as acoach and help with development and company welfare• Each apprentice will be set tasks and goals for each placement by the line manager• External Mentor - The apprentice is given an external mentor, who will visit every 2/3weeks. Time scales can be tailored to work around us• External NVQ Assessor - will come every 3 months to evaluate NVQ status with theApprentice and Internal mentor• Buddy – Previous apprentice to guide and support on an informal basisMAXIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS ADVANTAGE

How will it work? …continuedApprentice Review/Appraisal process• At the end of every placement, the Apprentice will have a 10 month appraisal. They will berated EE/ME/MSE/IR• The appprentice will deliver a presentation to a panel. The panel will consist of Mentors,Line Manager, Co-ordinators and Senior HR Representatives and/or Director/VP/MD• The Apprentice will present an overview of what they have learnt during the 10 monthdepartment placement• The panel will review the performance of every apprentice and produce a performanceevaluation sheetMAXIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS ADVANTAGE

How will it work? …continuedWhat happens after the 30 month programme?• Rotation/SpecialistThe apprentice will have the responsibility of reviewing current vacancies available on infozoneand applying for any suitable positionsMAXIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS ADVANTAGE