Bradford College Apprenticeships are kick starting 2024 with various exciting updates and opportunities for employers.
Data on apprenticeship starts in England shows that Asian, Black and Mixed heritage people are still significantly underrepresented in apprenticeships. According to the Youth Futures Foundation’s 2022 survey of 2,296 ethnic minority young people, many young people (44% of young Asian people, and 57% of young Black people) see their ethnicity as a barrier to career success. [3] The research also found:
7 in 10 young people (71%) have experienced some form of workplace discrimination
2 in 5 have experienced discrimination when applying for a job (37%) and/or at a job interview (36%)
More than half (55%) of young Black people feel that employers underestimate their abilities because of their ethnic background
We now need employers in multicultural cities like London, Leicester, Birmingham and Manchester to set higher ethnicity targets for apprenticeships to reflect their communities. ARE believes these should be between 40% to 55% of the apprentices’ recruited (Action for Race Equality).
Here at Bradford College, we are working to increase the number of BAME and Female apprentices accessing apprenticeship opportunities within Motor Vehicle, Engineering and Digital Industries. If your business sits within any of these categories and you would like to find out more about how you can support a fairer environment with equal opportunity for all the people of Bradford, please contact Nick Cockcroft at n.cockcroft@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
Higher Level Apprenticeships
This year sees Bradford College introduce the highest number of new Higher-Level Apprenticeships to date, ranging from Level 4-6. The new programmes are aimed at those either already in employment looking to up-skill, or those looking for a new opportunity and wanting to learn while they earn. If you have been considering creating a new STEM/Professional Services role, or upskilling an existing member of staff in any of the below areas, please contact Nick Cockcroft directly who can provide further information at n.cockcroft@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
Dispensing Optician
Multi-Channel Marketer
Digital Analyst
Cyber Security Technologist
Dental Practice Manager
Oral Health Practitioner
Early Years Lead Practitioner
National Apprenticeship Week 5th – 9th February 2024
Bradford College is both hosting and attending a range of events throughout National Apprenticeship Week, if you would like to attend or participate in any of the events below, please contact Nicky Betteridge on 01274 728316 or email n.betteridge@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
National Apprenticeship Week at Bradford College
Monday 5th February – Come see us at the Leeds First Direct Arena Apprenticeship Fair
Wednesday 7th February – Apprenticeship Information, Presentations and meet the team at 4pm and 5pm in the Lecture Theatre at Bradford College, David Hockney Building, BD7 1AY.
Thursday 8th February – Come see us at the Apprenticeships Unlocked Event at Victoria Hall Saltaire. 10am – 3pm
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