Are you looking for new talent?

Do you have a team member who would like to access apprentice training?

Were you put off by the technicalities, the admin or arranging a place at college?

Would you like an affordable scheme that takes away the burden of admin, and provides bespoke apprentice training for your business?

If the answer to any of those questions is ‘yes’, then the ITP Apprenticeship Scheme could be exactly what you are looking for.

The Institute of Telecommunications Professionals (ITP) has been the telecoms’ industry’s leading professional body since 1906, representing thousands of members drawn from a multitude of organisations. From individuals through to multi-national companies, we understand what makes telecoms tick - and what it needs to thrive. Our apprenticeship schemes allows businesses the chance to reap the rewards that other organisations, who have their own schemes, already enjoy. Following extensive consultation to find out what employers want, and with the support of larger organisations such as BT and Virgin Media, we created the ITP Apprenticeship Scheme.

Established in 2013, the ITP Scheme is going from strength to strength. We are proud to have been able to provide companies and young people opportunities that they have not had before.

Why is it different and what does it offer? Our scheme aims to relieve business of the admin burden that makes apprenticeships impossible for many. Nobody else is offering this service, and by using the ITP you never need worry about where to access a college, the recruitment or developing a training programme. There is a charge for the scheme, but that charge includes:

A professional training programme mapped to the modules of ICT Technician, so graduated apprentices may be eligible for ICT Tech professional registration - raising the quality of your workforce

Admin taken care of by ITP

Recruitment handled by ITP, with employer input and final selection

Apprentice can enjoy all of the benefits that being part of an institute can offer

ITP to support learners throughout the scheme, with regular contact with an assessor

A strong academic content with block release at college

The use of a well-respected training provider with experience of national contracts

College training in an environment that echoes a commercial workplace

The capacity to tailor learning so it reflects your business’ needs

Specifically designed for telecoms businesses

ITP Telecoms Apprenticeships - created by the industry for the industry

For further information, please call 01932 788861 or alternatively please visit us at www.theitp.org

92% of employers who employ apprentices believe that apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce.

*Data compiled by the National Apprenticeship Service

81% of consumers favour using a company which takes on apprentices.

80% of Companies who invest in apprentices have reported a significant increase in employee retention

For further information, please call 01932 788861 or alternatively please visit us at www.theitp.org

What do other employers have to say?

James Flitton, VP Service Delivery EMEA, Level 3 Communications

We launched our apprentice programme in 2013 in the UK, and it has been a tremendous success. Since joining via the ITP programme, our apprentices have really enriched our working environment with their enthusiasm to learn and innovative ideas, which have helped us to continually evolve and improve the services we provide to our customers. They challenge and question rather than just accept the norm, which is very refreshing. I am particularly impressed at with how quickly they have become productive and integrated into our working environment. The ITP Apprenticeship has been really positive for us, and the ITP handles a lot of the ‘heavy lifting’ required to get the scheme up and running. The ITP has been really supportive throughout and provided the infrastructure and support to make this happen. The team is friendly and personable and has worked hard to make it successful for us. The model is workable for all sizes of organisations that have the appetite for such a programme.

Alan Tompkins, Director, Horizon Telecom

Unlike other apprenticeship schemes we have tried in past years, I can honestly say the ITP Apprenticeship is by far the best organised and most comprehensive Telecommunications engineering training scheme we have ever encountered. We had all the help and practical assistance we could have hoped for from the very start and throughout. This has made the recruitment and training of young people very easy, which has already been of great benefit to our business. We intend taking part in the program again this year and in the years to come.

Steve Smith, CTO, Astro Communications

The ITP apprenticeship scheme has been amazing on all levels. Our apprentices get a big step up in their career ladder and the business gets a faster return on investment as a result. In addition to this, when the apprentices come back to the office and discuss their college work with their colleagues, it incites healthy debate and strengthens team bonding as well as providing a refresh for the senior team members. These additional benefits are way beyond our original expectations. I thoroughly recommend the ITP apprenticeship to any organisation in our industry for both technical and sales apprentices.

Rob Watson, Director, Human Resources, Azzurri Communications Ltd

The apprentices we have taken on through the ITP Scheme have surpassed our expectations; they work hard, are enthusiastic and full of fresh ideas.The ITP Apprenticeship team have been there every step of the way, lifting the admin burden, supporting us and our apprentices throughout the duration of the scheme, providing us with quality candidates who have become valued members of our business. We are delighted to have them on board to help us to build a skilled workforce for our future.