A reminder! APAR approaching...

From the 1 August 2023, when an organisation receives recognition for a standard from Ofqual or the Office for Students (OfS) they will automatically be placed onto the list of approved EPAOs. DfE will merge this list with the Register of Apprenticeship Training providers (ROATP) and rename it the ‘apprenticeship providers and assessment register’ (APAR).

#apar #apprenticeship #endpointassessment #tonytalksepa #apprenticeships #assessment #EPAO #ROATP

If you have already started your apprenticeship, or if you have digital apprentices working for you, did you know that BCS has created free resources to support you?

Find out more here.
https://www.bcs.org/it-careers/apprenticeships/?utm_content=buffer9d288&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

#apprenticeships #ITapprenticeships #endpointassessment #TonyTalksEPA #digitalskills #BCS

Managing a digital apprentice – the BCS Line-Manager Toolkit.

Are you a Line-Manager currently responsible for supporting a digital apprentice or an organisation looking to recruit digital apprentices? Join me for this must-attend webinar to help you navigate your way through supporting your apprentice(s) from start to finish.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-a-digital-apprentice-the-bcs-line-manager-toolkit-tickets-627083913867#search

#apprenticeships #endpointassessment #TonyTalksEPA #DigitalSkills #CPD

Don't say we didn't tell you! We have been there and have the T-shirt.

Happy Friday.

#readtheassessmentplan #endpointassessment #apprenticeships #tonytalksepa #IfATE #digitalskills #epa #epao

The BCS Line-Manager Toolkit webinar is for Line Managers of IT & Digital Apprentices to help them better understand their role in apprenticeships and share some tips on supporting apprentices in the workplace.

Attendees will also be given access to the exclusive online BCS Line Manager Toolkit.

Managing a digital apprentice – the BCS Line-Manager Toolkit
Thu 20 Jul 2023 at 09:30
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-a-digital-apprentice-the-bcs-line-manager-toolkit-tickets-627083913867?_gl=1*le1y2e*_up*MQ..&gclid=7f65c776114e1411f761a301765670fe&gclsrc=3p.ds&utm_content=buffer0c759&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer

#apprenticeships #BCS #digitalskills #CPD #endpointassessment #tonytalksEPA #techskills

On Thursday 20th July, I'll be your host as BCS delivers the second online workshop for managers of tech and digital #apprentices.

During this session, I’ll take you through the roles and responsibilities in #apprenticeships, where support can be found, and what best practice looks like.

We’ll be looking through some of the key information line managers need to know to help their #apprentices achieve their goals.

#endpointassessment #TonyTalksEPA #Digitalskills

https://bit.ly/BCSLineManagerToolkitJuly2023

BCS Digital Skills Network - Reading

What do the recent advances in technology mean for employers, learners and training providers?

How can we end the digital divide by 2030?

What can they be doing differently to attract and grow a digital skills pipeline in an increasing competitive market?

Join BCS in Reading as we tackle the big questions around digital skills.

#BCSDSN #DigitalSkills #Apprenticeships #DigitalDivide #Apprenticeships #TonyTalksEPA #GreenIT
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bcs-digital-skills-network-reading-registration-595849330387

Employ an apprentice for your business: step by step.

This new guide from the DfE is designed to help businesses who have never recruited an apprentice before and simplifies the existing employer roadmap.

- Decide if apprenticeships are right for them
- Understand funding
- Chosing a provider and end-point assessment
- Employer’s responsibilities, supporting apprentices and planning for progression

#apprenticeships #endpointassessment #TonyTalksEPA #DfE #education
https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/employers/the-road-to-a-quality-apprenticeship?utm_content=buffer096fd&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Managing a digital apprentice - the BCS Line Manager Toolkit

Over one hour, we’ll introduce line managers to key concepts in digital apprenticeships, establish roles and responsibilities, offer support, and provide clarity. Employers attending the session will also be given access to the exclusive online BCS Line Manager Toolkit.

Thursday 27 April, 09:30 - 10:30

https://buff.ly/415fGFo

#apprenticeships #endpointassessment #TonyTalksEPA #digitalskills #CPD

Always nice to see these words when a new digital apprenticeship standard is launched:

"This apprenticeship aligns with BCS - Chartered Institute for IT for Professional Registration."

If employers or providers are interested in offering the new Digital Forensic Technician L4 standard, please let me know.

#apprenticeships #digitalforensics #endpointassessment #TonyTalksEPA #DigitalSkills #dataforensics #forensics #BCS #MBCS

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/digital-forensic-technician-v1-0

Are you a Line-Manager currently responsible for supporting a digital #apprentice or an organisation looking to recruit digital apprentices? Then this must-attend webinar will help you navigate your way through supporting your apprentice(s) from start to finish.

#apprenticeships #digitalskills #endpointassessment #TonyTalksEPA #CPD

Are you a Line-Manager currently responsible for supporting a digital apprentice or an organisation looking to recruit digital apprentices? Then this must-attend webinar will help you navigate your way through supporting your apprentice(s) from start to finish.

Attendees will also be given access to the exclusive online BCS Line Manager Toolkit.

#apprenticeships #DigitalApprenticeships #TonyTalksEPA #DigitalSkills #TechJobs #tech

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-a-digital-apprentice-the-bcs-line-manager-toolkit-tickets-542946647037

Last week, I spent the day with apprentices at Amazon. We discussed ethics and diversity in tech and heard from project leaders around the business. My colleague Stuart from BCS ran a session using Micro:Bits that was as chaotic and hilarious as it was educational.
Let's see what happens during National Apprenticeship Week!
#apprenticeships #NAW2023 #digitalskills #TonyTalksepa #itapprenticeships

Did you know that the majority of apprentices (56%) worked for their employer before starting their #apprenticeship ? However, apprentices in IT and Digital were more likely than other subject areas to be new recruits (62%). #apprenticeships #tonytalksEPA #digitalskills #jobs #techjobs

Do you know an IT or Digital Apprentice making a real difference? If they are registered on an apprenticeship at Level 3-7, on a T-Level, digital bootcamp or degree apprenticeship, then nominate them now for the BCS IT & Digital Apprenticeship Awards 2023.
Nominations are open until March and you can find out more about each category here:

https://www.bcs.org/events/awards-and-competitions/bcs-it-digital-apprenticeship-awards/

Winners in each category will be automatically nominated for the IT Apprentice of the Year category at the #UKITAwards in November.

#apprenticeships #endpointassessment #digitalskills #TonyTalksEPA #digitalapprenticeship #tech #techapprenticeship