Boosting Apprenticeship Pathways (Employers) (SP43)

o increase employer participation in apprenticeship programmes by raising awareness of apprenticeship opportunities, funding and support mechanisms, and by encouraging employers to recruit and develop apprentices. In addition, a minimum of 25 employers engaged with North East Ambition programmes with targeted schools, colleges and young people. The programme will: • Increase employer understanding of apprenticeship pathways. • Improve awareness of apprenticeship funding, incentives and support. • Increase employer confidence in recruiting apprentices. • Strengthen connections between employers, schools and apprenticeship providers. • Increase the number of employers offering apprenticeship opportunities. • Engage a minimum of 25 employers in North East Ambition programmes with targeted schools, colleges and young people. The contractor will provide: • Monthly monitoring returns. • Termly review meetings. • Employer engagement and feedback data. • Number of apprenticeship vacancies secured (as part of this project) • Interim report (January/February 2027). • Final impact report (July/August 2027).