Apprenticeships Event

As part of National Apprenticeship Week (10–16 February 2025) and following the success of our Explore! Milton Park schools programme, we’re excited to host our first apprenticeships event at Bee House on Thursday 13 February.

This is your chance to hear from two fantastic speakers:

Bobby Ramsay, The SBSA

Bobby Ramsay, a multi award-winning, prominent leader in the skills and apprenticeships sector, brings extensive experience and insight into developing and championing high-quality apprenticeship programmes. Bobby works with the Strategic Board for Skills Advancement (SBSA), helping STEM businesses navigate the complexities of apprenticeships and establish tailored training solutions to drive growth, innovation and open up access to STEM Industries.

Find out more about Bobby’s work and the SBSA by visiting The SBSA website.

Leah Bryan, OxLEP

Leah Bryan, Apprenticeship Advisor at OxLEP, has helped unlock over £3.6 million in unused apprenticeship levy funds for Oxfordshire businesses. OxLEP Skills provides expert advice and support to help employers, including SMEs, access the apprenticeship levy to cover the full costs of training. Leah will explain how the levy can be used to upskill existing employees or recruit and train the workforce of the future.

Discover more about OxLEP and the support they offer at OxLEP Skills.

The event also offers an opportunity to hear a brief presentation from Richard Kennell, CEO of SOFEA on the Powerhouse Pathway, a pre-apprenticeship programme which has already made it possible for some of our Milton Park companies to help young people find meaningful employment and address the labour shortages in the Didcot Area.

Agenda

• 12-12:30 – Chance to network in The Buzz at Bee House
• 12:30 – Apprenticeship event begins
• 1:45 – Closing remarks

Who should attend?

This event is ideal for Milton Park businesses that already offer apprenticeships or are considering doing so. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about:

• Clarifying What Apprenticeships Are: Understanding how they operate and the pathways they offer.
• Exploring Return on Investment: Learning how to track and measure apprenticeship success and impact.
• Aligning Apprenticeships with Strategic Aims: Connecting training initiatives with broader business goals.
• Funding Options and Costs: Latest available funding and understanding the financial aspects of apprenticeships.
• Finding the Right Training: Identifying training resources to meet your needs.
• Integrating Apprenticeships into Development Plans: Incorporating apprenticeships effectively into your current training structure.
• Attracting a Diverse Talent Pool: Strategies to recruit a wide range of talented individuals.
• Answering Your Questions: Addressing any other inquiries or concerns about apprenticeships.

Join us to unlock the potential of apprenticeships for your business!

Apprenticeships Event

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn all about apprenticeships and how it can help your business.

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