Peter Brooks, ESCO CEO, commented: “I am delighted that ESCO has achieved this milestone. As a pioneer in the drive to extend the reach of apprenticeships to include A-Level entry university students, we believe passionately that this will reduce the time before these students can expect to achieve their ultimate career roles and prepare them to add value to their employers significantly sooner after their graduation.”
Candidates for the Apprenticeship will be recruited by companies at the end of their A-level course, then go to university in the usual way. However, they will be provided with additional vocational training in the university vacation periods. This training will consist of formal training courses and on the job training at the employer.
Graeme Philp, ESCO Council member and CEO of GAMBICA, said: “ESCO is currently looking for industry partners to collaborate in the development of the next set of new standards for the electrotechnical industry. By acting in a coordination role, we aim to help groups of like minded companies develop their Apprenticeship Standards in a timely and resource efficient manner.”
If you are interested in employing apprentices or would like to help shape the new Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standards, contact roger.rogowski@esco.org.uk
