This document discusses Bennett Verby's apprenticeship scheme. It notes they have taken on apprentices since 1999, usually 1-2 per year, and currently employ 5 apprentices. Their apprenticeship program has a 100% retention and qualification success rate. Apprentices complete AAT qualifications and are then enrolled in ACCA exams. The benefits of apprenticeships for employers include financial subsidies, operational benefits like loyalty and engagement, and reducing recruitment costs. Apprenticeships offer value to both employers and apprentices themselves.

2. • Adam Rhodes ACCA
• With Bennett Verby since 2007
• Qualified 2013
• Training Manager

3. • First official apprentice taken on in 1999
• Since 2009, usually take on one (sometimes two) apprentices per
year, next to be offered to June 2016 school leavers
• Currently employ five apprentices (3 accounts and 2 admin) in an
office of 53 staff members

4. Bennett Verby Apprentice Scheme
• 100% retention of apprentices for a minimum 3 years after
completion
• Any leavers following this have always been for a promotion
in the same industry
• 100% success rate in qualifications
• Apprentices are then entered into our ACCA exam
programme for further qualifications

5. The Apprenticeship Journey
• Recruitment
• Training
• Next steps
• Challenges
• Benefits

6. • Job spec (what you are offering) to provider
• The role of the apprentice – does not have to exactly match the
course being chosen however experience should be given
• Offer more than the apprenticeship rate
£3.30 16-18 years or 19 in 1st year
£5.30 18-20 years

7. • DO NOTHING!
• Let Damar Training do the work for you
• Trust Damar to screen potential candidates and present
a shortlist to you
• The better the job spec – the better the candidate

8. • Interviews
• Feedback
• Initial registration (and insurance)
• Good to go!

9. • AAT – one day per fortnight spent in college
• AAT students sit exams every other month or once a quarter
• Tutor visits the workplace every 10 weeks to discuss the next
section of training with apprentice and employer

10. • What happens after the apprenticeship finishes?
• Should I offer full-time employment at the end of the apprenticeship?

11. • Has the apprenticeship been successful?
• Time and energy spent on training
• Current vacancies
• Difference in contracts
• Is the apprentice clear on the different responsibilities between
apprentice and employee
• Salary

12. • Be prepared to commit both time and money BV - starting at AAT
levels 1-2 through to ACCA takes a minimum of 8 years
• Ensure that you have a structured programme in place
• Don’t forget to manage the performance of your apprentice
• Risk of potential mistakes
• Resources

13. Financial
– Subsidy
– Billable work
– Reduction in recruitment costs
Operational
– Staff engagement: loyalty and commitment
– Mentoring opportunities
– Enthusiasm

14. I could have gone to university but I believe
strongly that an apprenticeship is 100%
the right choice for me. I really enjoy my
work and study.
- Lee Wilks
Apprenticeships have a lot to offer both
employers and the apprentices. Employers
have the opportunity to train someone from day
one and to influence the way they work within
their organisation.
- Peter Gibbons

15. 0161 476 9000
a.rhodes@bvllp.com
www.bvllp.com
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