Vela Group
3/1/2012
Vela Group Bernadette Stainsby Head of Human Resources Our Vision Statement: “Shaping Places, Creating Communities and Changing Lives”
Current Position • 34 Apprentices across the Vela Group;
Apprentices % of Workforce Retention
2010/11
2011/12
13
34
1.8%
4.5% (Increase of 2.7%)
3 (23%) (100% of Apprentice completions as 10 were continuations)
Unknown
Overview ‘Year of Study’: 24 - 1st year, 4 - 2nd year, 2 - 3rd year, 4 - 4th year
• 24 where recruited last year following the formulation of the Vela Group;
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Apprenticeship Breakdown Apprentice
Numbers
Housing
8
Administration
9
ICT
1
Trades
16
Total
34
New 2012 Approach
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3/1/2012
New 2012 Approach • Partnership with Hartlepool College • College employ Apprentices – Recruitment – Reduced Administration • Joint Development Working • No fall out to date
Good Practices The latest intake saw the start of our new Vela approach to Apprenticeships, where we implemented: • • • • • •
2 day open event Welcome gifts Meet and greet - Quarterly meetings Company branded portfolio Development plans Employability skills development
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3/1/2012
National Apprenticeship week 6th – 10th February • Look what our Apprentices have been up to, celebrating National Apprentice week: Date 3rd
Activity • Community Clean Up -
6th
• Community support – support with bingo, in shop, kitchen duties, coffee morning, raffles, hair salon.
7th
• Community Support – helping with carpet bowls , breakfast morning, coffee shop, raffles etc.
8th
• Company promotion and support open even at Hartlepool College
9th
• Community Support – supporting dance exercise, kitchen duties and coffee morning., ICT Support
• Community Support – supporting dance exercise, kitchen duties and coffee morning. 10th • Attend National Housing Federation - North East Apprentice Pledge event.
What's Coming Up? • Apprentice Arranged Quarterly Event • Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony:– Apprentice of the year – Most improved Apprentice – Best newcomer – Certificates for 100% attendance • Succession/Workforce Planning (2012 recruitment intake) • Employability and money advice training to Apprentices in their last year • Apprentice strategy
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3/1/2012
Our Commitment The Vela Group is fully committed to recruiting and supporting Apprenticeships wherever possible and are proud to sign up to the National Housing Federations
North East Apprentice Pledge for 2012 Cath Purdy, Vela Group Chief Executive, said: “Social housing landlords are about much more than just bricks and mortar. As well as providing an affordable roof over people’s heads, an important role is improving the lives of residents. “Helping people gain skills, which opens doors to fulfilling careers, is crucial to the economic wellbeing of an area. Apprenticeships are a great way to gain practical experience and study for industry-recognised qualifications while earning a wag”. “This agreement demonstrates The Vela Group’s commitment to helping shape a future generation of skilled workers.”
Any Questions
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Vela Group Bernadette Stainsby Head of Human Resources Our Vision Statement: “Shaping Places, Creating Communities and Changing Lives”
Current Position • 34 Apprentices across the Vela Group;
Apprentices % of Workforce Retention
2010/11
2011/12
13
34
1.8%
4.5% (Increase of 2.7%)
3 (23%) (100% of Apprentice completions as 10 were continuations)
Unknown
Overview ‘Year of Study’: 24 - 1st year, 4 - 2nd year, 2 - 3rd year, 4 - 4th year
• 24 where recruited last year following the formulation of the Vela Group;
1
3/1/2012
Apprenticeship Breakdown Apprentice
Numbers
Housing
8
Administration
9
ICT
1
Trades
16
Total
34
New 2012 Approach
2
3/1/2012
New 2012 Approach • Partnership with Hartlepool College • College employ Apprentices – Recruitment – Reduced Administration • Joint Development Working • No fall out to date
Good Practices The latest intake saw the start of our new Vela approach to Apprenticeships, where we implemented: • • • • • •
2 day open event Welcome gifts Meet and greet - Quarterly meetings Company branded portfolio Development plans Employability skills development
3
3/1/2012
National Apprenticeship week 6th – 10th February • Look what our Apprentices have been up to, celebrating National Apprentice week: Date 3rd
Activity • Community Clean Up -
6th
• Community support – support with bingo, in shop, kitchen duties, coffee morning, raffles, hair salon.
7th
• Community Support – helping with carpet bowls , breakfast morning, coffee shop, raffles etc.
8th
• Company promotion and support open even at Hartlepool College
9th
• Community Support – supporting dance exercise, kitchen duties and coffee morning., ICT Support
• Community Support – supporting dance exercise, kitchen duties and coffee morning. 10th • Attend National Housing Federation - North East Apprentice Pledge event.
What's Coming Up? • Apprentice Arranged Quarterly Event • Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony:– Apprentice of the year – Most improved Apprentice – Best newcomer – Certificates for 100% attendance • Succession/Workforce Planning (2012 recruitment intake) • Employability and money advice training to Apprentices in their last year • Apprentice strategy
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3/1/2012
Our Commitment The Vela Group is fully committed to recruiting and supporting Apprenticeships wherever possible and are proud to sign up to the National Housing Federations
North East Apprentice Pledge for 2012 Cath Purdy, Vela Group Chief Executive, said: “Social housing landlords are about much more than just bricks and mortar. As well as providing an affordable roof over people’s heads, an important role is improving the lives of residents. “Helping people gain skills, which opens doors to fulfilling careers, is crucial to the economic wellbeing of an area. Apprenticeships are a great way to gain practical experience and study for industry-recognised qualifications while earning a wag”. “This agreement demonstrates The Vela Group’s commitment to helping shape a future generation of skilled workers.”
Any Questions
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