Issue - decisions

Resolved:    (i)    That the Executive notes the following progress and plans:

·               the further development of the council’s in-house apprenticeship and future workforce offer, aligned to future skills need;

·               to increase pre-apprenticeship provision by CYC, through structured work experience and supported traineeship/internship programmes, in line with city-wide initiatives;

·               to ensure that CYC upholds its responsibility as corporate parent to vulnerable groups (including children living in care, care leavers, NEET and SEND populations) through ring-fenced access to work placements and support in gaining apprenticeships.

(ii)          That the Executive agree to increase current Year 1 pay in line with National Minimum Wage increases from October 1st 2015 and review annually in line with other council employee groups.

Reason:     To ensure Executive members are informed of the CYC approach to apprenticeships and that proposals are aligned with likely national policy direction.