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).