Microsoft UK Apprenticeships Programme Overview
Explore the Microsoft UK Apprenticeships Programme managed by Dominic Gill, offering a pathway into the IT industry, retraining opportunities, and support for companies to develop MS Certified staff. The programme features three unique flavours catering to different roles, such as Technical Support Staff, IT Telesales Staff, and Programmers/Junior Developers. Dive into the core features, benefits, and responsibilities, and discover how this initiative aims to help 500,000 people into work and drive economic recovery through digital skills development.
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Dominic Gill Apprenticeships Programme Manager Microsoft UK
Microsoft Apprenticeships context and benefits Core program features Core program benefits Microsoft initiative Specific program Individual flavours 3 year initiative to help 500,000 people into work Helps UK train & retrain people into sectors that will lead recovery, such as digital economy Supports Government agenda Microsoft Britain Works Apprenticeships are core strand of Britain Works Provides new pathway into IT industry for young people Alternative career option for university-calibre learners Microsoft Apprenticeships Fast track programme to increase apprentice productivity Effective way for companies to develop MS Certified staff Full cost of the training funded by the Government Core program features Helps companies resource & incubate new business areas e.g. cloud?? A cost-effective option for companies to grow their business Apprentice Certifications components are recognised. Core program benefits
Microsoft Apprenticeships 3 flavours Core program features Core program benefits Microsoft initiative Specific program Individual flavours Delivers MS Certified Technical Support staff Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) + extra MCTS 10-12 month programme Classroom (QA) and e-learning (UKeLearning) delivery Level 3 City & Guilds Delivers certified IT Telesales staff MS Sales Academy & Selling the Stack + MLSS Lite + MTA 12 month programme split into two 6 month blocks Blended delivery e.g. virtual classroom, e-learning, classroom Level 3 City & Guilds Delivers Programmers and Junior Developers Relevant content from DPE inc 4 week .NET (C#) Bootcamp 12 month programme Blended delivery Level 3 and 4 City & Guilds Support flavour Sales flavour Developer flavour
Apprenticeship Programme roles & responsibilities Microsoft GTA (IT Skillsman & e-Skills)* * Group Training Association (GTA) seed funding from National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) to develop engagement model & service Overall programme steer Brand responsibility & QA PR Generate Partner interest Programme design & development Programme Management Partner engagement & support Training Provider Training delivery Apprentice recruitment Training providers are all Microsoft IT Academies and include QA, uke and Redwood
Plan to June 2011 Sales & Developer national roll- outs ready by end June 2011 Complete Spring 2010 intakes - Support Autumn 2010 & Spring 2011 intakes - Support Pilot Sales & Developer flavours c. end Dec 10 p. 5
Costs to Companies The full cost of the training funded by the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) Management fee per intake of 750 Apprentice s wage = 100 per week minimum ( 150 in London) Travel expenses where required
