Apprenticeship Information Surgery

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas, is hosting an apprenticeship information surgery inviting local employers to find out how their business can benefit from offering an apprenticeship.

The event is FREE on Thursday 12th May.

Employers are invited to drop in between 4.30 and 6pm at the Constituency Office, Wharfside Shopping Centre, Penzance (above Argos).

The surgery will cover the following;

• Intro to the Cornwall Apprenticeship Agency

• The role of Skills Broker

• Apprentice Training / Frameworks

• Benefits of Apprenticeships

• Employers – Rights, Role and Responsibility

• National Apprenticeship Service

• Shared Apprenticeship Model

• Business benefits

• Costings and Grants

• Questions and Answers

Stephen Roberts of Cornwall Apprenticeship Agency is the expert on hand to answer any queries employers may have. The event is free and open to both employers and potential apprentices.

Derek Thomas said 'I know from firsthand experience how valuable an apprenticeship can be. However, employers are busy people and do not necessarily have time to research the implications and opportunities of providing an apprenticeship. I wanted to make this task easier and have invited Stephen Roberts of Cornwall Apprenticeship Agency to meet with employers and give them all the information and advice available.'

Tel: 01736 363038 (Constituency Office) or 01326 314 904 (Stephen Roberts