Apprenticeships
APPRENTICESHIP CONSULTANCY
With over 18 years experience in apprenticeships, both pre and post Levy, our consultants have successfully supported apprentices, employers and providers with applications, implementation and recruitment.
Our Success
We have successfully created various large and small programmes for employers, from concept to roll out. We have participated in multiple Trailblazer groups and currently our Director Adele Carnera, is the Chair of the Essex Apprenticeship Ambassador Network.
Recognition
Our nominations and awards for our work within apprenticeships have supported our passion and include recognition by Government and invitations, which we gratefully accepted, to Parliament and Downing Street. As apprentice employers ourselves, we recognise and champion the benefits for both individuals and businesses.
Benefits to Employing An Apprentice?
LoyaltyCost EffectiveTraining in WorkplaceEmployee RetentionReduced Recruitment CostsBuild a Bespoke TeamNew IdeasBoost ProductivityDiversify Your TeamFix Skills ShortageGovernment IncentivesTailored to You
Our Director, Adele Carnera has worked in large, multinational corporations before launching The OPRA Group. Her passion for apprentices began over 18 years ago and since then has been involved in steering groups on developing apprentice standards, and taking part in national policy advice.
More About
ADELE
18 years
Apprenticeship
Experience
Excellence
Where knowledge meets experience
Currently, Adele is the Chair of the Essex Apprenticeship Ambassador Network, a body of Essex-based apprentice employers who meet monthly to discuss implementing national policy on a local level, implications for their business, sharing advice and offering support.
We therefore feel we are best placed to provide specific advice on the complexities of utilising the apprenticeship levy, selecting training providers and recruiting apprentices.
OPRA APPRENTICE RECRUITMENT
Apprentice recruitment is a unique field that needs special consideration and expertise. Our experienced consultants will help you build a robust apprentice recruitment programme that considers the needs of your specific audience and teams. We can support with candidate attraction methods, assessment tools, onboarding and training provider liaison.
How It Works
Our apprenticeship system connects employers with skilled apprentices, guiding on training and supporting on roll out.
Find Prospects
Identify opportunities within your business to use Apprenticeship Standards
Work With You
Working with you to understand and utilise the levy funds to reach their full potential
Provide Guidance
We guide you on practical considerations when implementing the programme
Support You
We offer support with delivering an overarching policy and roll out plan
Future Planning
Develop opportunities for your business, for higher level apprenticeships
ARE YOU AWARE OF THE APPRENTICESHIP LEVY?
Did You Know?
- It was introduced in April 2017, (coinciding with reform of the Apprenticeship system)
- Around 2% of UK businesses now pay the Levy
- The Apprenticeship Levy is essentially an additional payroll tax
- It is set at 0.5% of an employer’s annual pay bill
- It is collected through PAYE
Who Pays?
- Businesses
- Charities
- Schools
- All industry sectors with an annual pay bill of more than £3 million
- Groups of companies under a common ownership structure will be treated as one business
