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One Year On!IT Apprenticeships – Dispelling the Myths
John Merchant22nd April 2009
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Who are Strategic Systems Solutions?We provide global IT and BPO services and consultancy
Offices in UK, US, China, Singapore and the Philippines – 800 staff worldwide
Primarily for the Financial Sector; 6 of the top 10 Investment Banks are our customers
Business areas: Systems Development, Testing and Support Project Management and Infrastructure Solutions
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The Big Issue…We needed to develop new talent
Aging workforce SSS, clients, industry Staff change role, leave, retire… Traditionally replaced by junior developers
Out-sourcing / Off-shoring restrict entry level opportunities
Create next generation of developers Longer term to create the
Project / team leaders and … … ultimately the IT managers of the future
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Why an Apprenticeship?What are the Alternatives?
Recruit experienced staff Graduate trainees More off-shoring
Apprentices Opportunity to grow your own talent Cost effective – Governmental support Higher retention rate and loyalty
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The Benefits…Long term continuity of serviceShort term new service offering
Junior UK Resource Balanced teams / competitively priced Senior staff oversee / assure - Blend offshore
Partnerships – Industry / Academic A good thing to do!
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Making IT Happen – 1Initially going alone…Speak with e-Skills UK:
Dedicated team Relevant contacts
Best decision – Partner with local college Jointly ran recruitment campaign Developed / customised training program
Industry Qualifications
Unlocked funding
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Making IT Happen – 2Our Clients
Worked closely to meet their needs Tailored / customised training as appropriate Work experience roles
Industry Partners Who is going to use their products and services? Practical support with training environments,
software and education
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Today at SSSCompleted 6 month ‘boot’ camp
Specific technical skills IT development lifecycle Relevant business knowledge Professional skills
Placing apprentices with our clientsRegular assessment and day release to college
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Run again internallyHelp clients create own program Offer as service to IT community
Talking with ‘new’ Leeds City College IT Training Hub
Involved with National Skills Academy
Concept can be applied to other: Technical skills IT disciplines
Next Steps
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Started your own Apprenticeship Developing tailored new talent For the short and long term
Nodding in agreement that it is indeed: A Cost effective option Generating multiple business benefits True about the support to help you along
On stage telling your story…
Where will you be in April 2010?