Apr 01, 2015
Marshal Partner Network as employers
Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship
Consult with Partners to ensure continued relevance
Two Scottish Training Providers
QA & You Train
New era.
New skills.
New workforce.
In Scotland
Why?
Microsoft’s commitment to increase UK ICT Skills
Response to Partner requests
Provide alternative pathway into the industry
Work Based apprenticeship that fast tracks apprentice productivity
Programme has leveraged >£30m government funding
Apprenticeship Programme of the Year (England) – QA
c3,500 apprentices completed or on programme
Represents over 30% of total work-based IT Apprenticeships
UK Update
New era.
New skills.
New workforce.
Since UK roll-out September 2009…
Programme Structure
New era.
New skills.
New workforce.
Microsoft Partner Apprenticeship
SupportDesktop
QA You Train
Developer.Net
QA
IT UserBusiness Admin
QA You Train
Programme
Theme
Version
Provider
Which Course?
New era.
New skills.
New workforce.Job Function
Version
Sample Role
DesktopBusiness Admin
Developer
Helpdesk; Desktop Support Engineer
Administration Officer; Executive Officer
Junior Developer; Programmer
Troubleshooting & supporting applications
Provide business support systems and services using Office
Developing Windows, Web, or Mobile Applications
Costs
New era.
New skills.
New workforce.
£ the full cost of the training funded by Skills Development Scotland (SDS)*
£ Funding drawn down by training provider to cover the cost of delivery
£ Apprentices wage
£ Travel expenses where required *Full funding for 16-19 year olds; half funding 20-24
Next Steps
New era.
New skills.
New workforce.
PartnerMicrosoft Partner Network apprenticeship scheme site
CertificationsMCTS (Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist)MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate)MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate)MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist)
ContactQA - http://apprenticeships.qa.com/employersYou Train - http://www.youtrain.com/apprenticeships/modern-apprenticeships/
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Further Information
The Apprentices’ view…
‘This opportunity has provided me with a fantastic
stepping stone into a career that I now love’
‘I study for my accreditations but also obtain on the job
training from the company and learn directly from them’
‘I always knew I wanted to work in IT, but didn’t know
how to do it…that’s when I applied for an apprenticeship’