76 new apprenticeships designed under trailblazer initiative

More than 700 employers have banded together to design 76 new apprenticeship schemes as part of the government’s trailblazer initiative, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills announced this morning [23 October].
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Standards for recruitment consultant and recruitment resourcer apprenticeships are among 76 new apprenticeship schemes being designed as part of the government’s trailblazer initiative, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills announced this morning [23 October].

Multi-sector recruiter Serocor is among the 700 employers, or trailblazers, include PwC, BAE Systems and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue.

Job opportunities in policing, boatbuilding, TV production and surveying are also among the 76 new apprenticeships being created.

This was the third phase of the initiative, which was launched in October last year and aims to have every apprentice in England enrolled on a scheme that has been designed and approved by employers.

More than 1,000 employers are now involved in the scheme and more than 300 apprentices have started on an approved scheme in the automotive and energy and utilities sectors since last month.

The government released guidance this morning on designing an apprenticeship standard. It details the whole process, including applying to develop a standard, drafting the standard and assessment plan, and preparing for delivery.

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