Apprenticeships: What are the employer benefits? Are you considering hiring an apprentice or upskilling a current employee through an apprenticeship? If so, apprentices are an exciting opportunity for both the apprentice and the employer. As an employer, you can get help from the Government to pay for apprenticeship training. The amount you get will depend on whether you pay the Apprenticeship Levy or…
The benefits of having an apprentice in your organisation Apprenticeships are open to anyone aged 16+, so are a brilliant opportunity for a business of any shape and size, in any sector or industry to grow their own or invest in new talent. But, in addition to being a cost-effective way to train your staff, allowing them to earn whilst…
Being made redundant is a difficult scenario to face, add a global pandemic into the mix and the process becomes even more stressful to navigate. Like many, Alex Tomlinson fell victim to the repercussions of the pandemic after he was made redundant from his office job in 2020. Instead of allowing circumstances to hinder his professional development, Alex began working…
Adult education provider Innovative Alliance’s (IA) Elisabeth Backstrom has excelled in the past six months after initially joining the organisation via the Torus Foundation’s Access to Work Programme as an Administrator. Fast-forward six short months and not only has Elisabeth’s confidence soared but her hard work and commitment to her role has resulted in her being offered a full-time position as…
Adult Education and Training provider, Innovative Alliance have recently announced the launch of their Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeships. The news comes after Innovative Alliance was successful in joining the register of apprenticeship training providers, following a widening of entry conditions that were introduced earlier this year. Through the new entry conditions, training providers who were able to demonstrate that…
Innovative Alliance announce a partnership with Job Centre and Stafforce Adult Education and Training Provider, Innovative Alliance (IA) has announced a partnership with Job Centre Plus (JCP), and Stafforce, that will see them deliver training and development opportunities to people in the Liverpool City Region (LCR). The newly announced partnership will see all three businesses work collaboratively to provide a…
Innovative Alliance have been awarded a place on GMCA FPS to deliver their fully funded courses Adult Education Training Provider, Innovative Alliance (IA), have been awarded a place on Greater Manchester Combined Authorities (GMCA) Flexible Procurement System (FPS), which will see the training provider support the City Region’s integrated labour market eco-system ambitions. GMCA’s FPS aims to support the development…
Innovative Alliance secure contract with HMP Risley to deliver Barbering programme. National Adult Education Training Provider, Innovative Alliance (IA) have secured a 12-month contract with HMP Risley to deliver a Barbering Academy within the prison. The programme will see the training provider work with up to 80 learners providing a range of knowledge based and skills-based learning opportunities. Due…
Innovative Alliance receive resources from Wahl after they incorporate the Wahl Men’s Method into their Barbering Academy training programme Adult Education Training Provider, Innovative Alliance (IA) have been gifted resources from global grooming company Wahl. The resources were sent to the training provider, after Barbering Tutor, Julie, saw the value of incorporating the Wahl Men’s Method into their prison Barbering…
Innovative Alliance in partnership with Directions is re-launching a sustainable employment project. The Adult Education Training Provider have been working in partnership with Directions to help achieve important social mobility goals within the Liverpool City Region. Between November 2020 -January 2021 the partnership helped 40% of participants progress into sustainable employment with a 60% positive outcome across all parts of…