Supporting our Business Foundation Apprentices

In collaboration with Skills Development Scotland, Aberdeenshire Council is to offer Foundation Apprenticeships in Business Skills to pupils in S5 and S6 for the academic year 2023/24.

Foundation Apprenticeships are designed to provide young people with real experience of the work of work, whilst gaining a qualification at the same level as a Higher (SCQF Level 6).

What’s involved

• SDS is looking for employers to host a pupil or pupils for one half day per week. This would run from September through to March 2025.
• While in school the pupil completes a National Progressive Award (NPA) at SCQF Level 6 (equivalent to a Higher). This includes Understanding of Business, Managing People & Finance, Contemporary Business Issues
• While on the placement the pupil could be involved in a wide variety of tasks, such as social media, marketing, preparing presentations, attending and participating in meetings. As well as helping with general administrative tasks.
• There is no cost involved.
• The student would be regularly supported by an externally sourced SVQ assessor who would liaise with you regarding tasks and assess student work.

Benefits

• While there would need to be some time spent with the identified member of staff to set tasks for the apprentice, this would be more than outweighed by having an extra pair of enthusiastic hands on the team.
• It gives you a chance to see young talent emerging and thus support your workforce planning,
• Gives you early access to future talent for your workforce – helping pupils experience the world of work, helping them gain a qualification and get a head start on their career.

If you would like to support the foundation apprenticeship students being able to offer them a work placement, please get in touch.

Amanda Mason Relationship Account Executive

01343 344058 Mobile: 07786062713
Amanda.Mason@sds.co.uk

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