South West Apprenticeship Company Limited (SWAC)

#EmployerTuesday Why Partner with the South West Apprenticeship Company Limited (SWAC)? Because we make Apprenticeships simple with skilled talent, reduced risk, and our full support! 🚀 Invest in skills the smart way! Let’s discuss how we can support your business with flexible apprenticeships. 📩 Get in touch today! www.theswac.org.uk #NAW2025 #SkillsForLife #FJAA #FlexiApprenticeships #ShapingTalent #FutureWorkforce #SWACApprentices #EmployerTuesday South West Apprenticeship Ambassador Network Apprenticeships Department for Education City of Bristol College Gloucestershire College South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

Today's National Careers Week theme is #TakeawayTuesday! Here is some useful information from the South West Apprenticeship Ambassador Network #nationalcareersweek2025 #NCW2025 #Apprenticeships

"Bringing people in at an early age is massively beneficial, we can mould them and develop them, but also later on in their careers, giving them opportunities to learn and develop further is just as valuable for us." Rollie Attard, CEO of textiles company, Panaz #Apprenticeships #NationalCareersWeek #NCW2025 #SkillsForLife

🥞 Flipping Great Skills – Happy Pancake Day! 🥞 It’s Shrove Tuesday, which means one thing… pancakes! (Okay, maybe two things – flipping skills and teamwork! 😆) At South West Apprenticeship Company Limited (SWAC), we know that learning a new skill—whether it’s making the perfect pancake or developing future talent through #apprenticeships —takes practice, patience, and the right support. So, we’re celebrating with a fun how-to video showing you how to make the perfect pancake! 🥄🍋 Whether you’re a flipping pro or your pancake attempts end in disaster (we’ve all been there!), we’ve got a foolproof recipe to help you out care of BBC Cbeebies 📽️ Watch the video & give it a go! And while you're at it, tell us: Are you a classic lemon & sugar person, or do you go all out with toppings? 🍓🍫 #PancakeDay #ShroveTuesday #FlippingGreatSkills #Apprenticeships #Teamwork #FoodForThought

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🚀 Cut Costs. Save Time. Boost Efficiency. – Join Our Free Webinar! “Your journey to integrating Data Analytics & AI in to improving project support and helping you rip up that spreadsheet starts here” Martin Paver, CEO Projecting Success    South West Apprenticeship Company Limited (SWAC), in partnership with Projecting Success, invites you to an exclusive webinar introducing the Level 3 Project Support Specialist Apprenticeship—a programme designed to supercharge efficiency within your Procurement, Project Support, Coordination, and Scheduling teams.   Why Attend? ✅ Real-world efficiency gains – The pilot programme has already delivered game-changing productivity improvements, including: ⏳ 100 hours saved per year by automating financial report generation with Power Automate. 🏢 520 hours per month saved by streamlining workflows and automating inbox management. ✅ Key skills your employees will gain to drive innovation and improve operations. ✅ Funding options & eligibility – Discover how this apprenticeship can be fully or partially funded. ✅ Simple steps to enrol your apprentices and start seeing results. 📅 Date: 9th April ⏰ Time: 12:30 – 13:30 📍 Location: Online (Teams)   Future-Proof Your Workforce! This is your chance to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and upskill your team with a proven apprenticeship programme that delivers real business impact. 💡 Spots are limited – register now! About Projecting Success At Projecting Success, we harness the power of data and innovation to transform project delivery. Our expertise in AI-driven workflows, project data analytics, and cutting-edge automation helps businesses integrate data-driven strategies seamlessly. 💡 Access our free e-books on topics like The Next Generation PMO & The Future of Risk Management. 🤖 Meet Marvin, our AI chatbot designed to streamline workflows and enhance learning. 💡 Join our Project:Hack hackathons, where professionals collaborate to pioneer real-world solutions. 🔗 Be part of the future of AI-driven project delivery!   Register today and take the first step towards a more efficient, data-driven business.

📢 What’s New in Apprenticeships & Why It Matters!📢 No More Mandatory English & Maths for Over 19s! 🎉 That’s right – if you’re 19+, you no longer have to prove your undying love for algebra to complete your apprenticeship. Of course, you can still brush up on those skills, but it won’t be a deal breaker anymore. https://lnkd.in/eJNUtmfW Apprenticeships Get a Speed Boost – Now as Short as 8 Months! ⏳ For those who already have experience in their field, the min duration of apprenticeships is being cut down from 12 to 8 months from August 2025. https://lnkd.in/ekQ2xWZC Assessments – with Less Hassle! 🎓 From April 2025, training providers will have more flexibility in assessments, making the whole process quicker, smoother, and (hopefully) less stressful! https://lnkd.in/eYQCUYVt Funding Admin Just Got Simpler! 💰 Nobody likes paperwork! From August 2025, the process of getting and managing apprenticeship funding for Training Providers will be simplified to cut down on bureaucracy. Less time spent on admin = more time spent helping apprentices thrive! https://lnkd.in/eW3Sn24W https://lnkd.in/ekQ2xWZC ‘Your Apprenticeship’ App is Here! 📱 A brand-new app is launching to help apprentices track their progress, get reminders, and stay on top of their learning journey. Think of it as the pocket-sized personal assistant! https://lnkd.in/eKnTTrVj 💡 What This Means for Employers These changes aren’t just good news for apprentices – they bring huge opportunities for businesses too: ✅ More flexibility in how apprenticeships are structured. ✅ Faster completion times for those who already have experience. ✅ Less paperwork (because let’s be honest, no one signed up for that). ✅ Better engagement with apprentices thanks to new tools and processes. ⚠️ What Employers Need to Do Next ➡️ Review your apprenticeship programmes to take advantage of the new rules. ➡️ Chat with your training providers about how the assessment changes might affect you. ➡️ Think about support for English & maths if apprentices still need it (even if it’s no longer compulsory). ➡️ Prepare for faster turnaround times with shorter programmes. 🌟The Department for Education predicts these changes will boost #apprenticeship numbers by 10,000+ each year! More flexibility, more accessibility, and less red tape – sounds like a win-win to us! 💬 What do you think of these changes? Are they a game-changer for your business?

This is a great article, if you work in apprenticeship training or assessment, it’s a definite read!

📢 National Apprenticeship Week – Employer Tuesday Results!📢 We asked our followers: What skills do you value most in your next apprentice? 🤔 The results are in! 📊 Top skills employers look for: 🔹 Communication & teamwork – 60% 🔹 Resilience & a positive attitude – 40% 🔹 Problem-solving & adaptability – 0% 🔹 Technical skills (industry-specific knowledge) – 0% It’s clear that attitude and collaboration matter more than technical know-how when hiring an apprentice! 💡 💬 What skills do YOU think are essential? Drop your thoughts in the comments and help shape the future of apprenticeships! ⬇️ #NAW2025 #Apprenticeships #FutureTalent #EmployerInsights #SkillsForLife