The document promotes the ITP Apprenticeship Scheme, which aims to relieve businesses of the administrative burden of apprenticeships. It offers a bespoke training program mapped to an ICT Technician qualification, recruitment and administration support, and a tailored learning experience. Employers who have used the scheme praise the organization, enriched work environments from apprentice ideas and questions, faster returns on investment, and apprentices becoming valued members of their businesses. The ITP Apprenticeship Scheme handles the setup and support to make apprenticeships accessible for companies of all sizes.

1. Are you looking for new talent?
Do you have a team member who would like to
access apprentice training?
Were you put off by the technicalities, the admin
or arranging a place at college?
Would you like an affordable scheme that
takes away the burden of admin, and provides
bespoke apprentice training for your business?
If the answer to any of those questions is ‘yes’,
then the ITP Apprenticeship Scheme could be
exactly what you are looking for.
The Institute of Telecommunications Professionals
(ITP) has been the telecoms’ industry’s leading
professional body since 1906, representing
thousands of members drawn from a multitude of
organisations. From individuals through to
multi-national companies, we understand what
makes telecoms tick - and what it needs to
thrive. Our apprenticeship schemes allows
businesses the chance to reap the rewards that
other organisations, who have their own schemes,
already enjoy. Following extensive consultation to
find out what employers want, and with the support
of larger organisations such as BT and Virgin
Media, we created the ITP Apprenticeship Scheme.
Established in 2013, the ITP Scheme is going
from strength to strength.We are proud to have
been able to provide companies and young people
opportunities that they have not had before.
Why is it different and what does it offer?
Our scheme aims to relieve business of the admin
burden that makes apprenticeships impossible for
many. Nobody else is offering this service, and by
using the ITP you never need worry about where
to access a college, the recruitment or developing
a training programme.There is a charge for the
scheme, but that charge includes:
A professional training programme mapped to
the modules of ICT Technician, so graduated
apprentices may be eligible for ICT Tech
professional registration - raising the quality of
your workforce
Admin taken care of by ITP
Recruitment handled by ITP, with employer input
and final selection
Apprentice can enjoy all of the benefits that
being part of an institute can offer
ITP to support learners throughout the scheme,
with regular contact with an assessor
A strong academic content with block release
at college
The use of a well-respected training provider
with experience of national contracts
College training in an environment that echoes a
commercial workplace
The capacity to tailor learning so it reflects your
business’ needs
Specifically designed for telecoms businesses
ITP Telecoms
Apprenticeships -
created by the industry
for the industry
For further information, please call 01932 788861 or alternatively please visit us at www.theitp.org
92% of
employers
who employ
apprentices
believe that
apprenticeships
lead to a more
motivated
and satisfied
workforce.
*Data compiled by
the National
Apprenticeship Service
81% of
consumers favour
using a company
which takes on
apprentices.
80% of
Companies
who invest in
apprentices
have reported
a significant
increase in
employee
retention

2. For further information, please call 01932 788861 or alternatively please visit us at
www.theitp.org
What do other employers have to say?
James Flitton,
VP Service Delivery EMEA, Level 3 Communications
We launched our apprentice programme in 2013 in
the UK, and it has been a tremendous success. Since
joining via the ITP programme, our apprentices have
really enriched our working environment with their
enthusiasm to learn and innovative ideas, which have
helped us to continually evolve and improve the services
we provide to our customers. They challenge and
question rather than just accept the norm, which is very
refreshing. I am particularly impressed at with how
quickly they have become productive and integrated
into our working environment.The ITP Apprenticeship
has been really positive for us, and the ITP handles a lot
of the ‘heavy lifting’ required to get the scheme up and
running. The ITP has been really supportive throughout
and provided the infrastructure and support to make this
happen. The team is friendly and personable and has
worked hard to make it successful for us. The model
is workable for all sizes of organisations that have the
appetite for such a programme.
Alan Tompkins,
Director, Horizon Telecom
Unlike other apprenticeship schemes we have tried in
past years, I can honestly say the ITP Apprenticeship
is by far the best organised and most comprehensive
Telecommunications engineering training scheme
we have ever encountered.We had all the help
and practical assistance we could have hoped for
from the very start and throughout.This has made
the recruitment and training of young people very
easy, which has already been of great benefit to our
business.We intend taking part in the program again
this year and in the years to come.
Steve Smith,
CTO,Astro Communications
The ITP apprenticeship scheme has been amazing on
all levels. Our apprentices get a big step up in their
career ladder and the business gets a faster return
on investment as a result. In addition to this, when
the apprentices come back to the office and discuss
their college work with their colleagues, it incites
healthy debate and strengthens team bonding as well
as providing a refresh for the senior team members.
These additional benefits are way beyond our original
expectations. I thoroughly recommend the ITP
apprenticeship to any organisation in our industry for
both technical and sales apprentices.
Rob Watson,
Director, Human Resources,Azzurri Communications Ltd
The apprentices we have taken on through the ITP
Scheme have surpassed our expectations; they work
hard, are enthusiastic and full of fresh ideas.
The ITP Apprenticeship team have been there every
step of the way, lifting the admin burden, supporting
us and our apprentices throughout the duration of the
scheme, providing us with quality candidates who
have become valued members of our business.We are
delighted to have them on board to help us to build a
skilled workforce for our future.