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Extra Support for Young Offenders

Positive Steps are managing a GM consortium which has been put in place to ensure that young offenders are given consistent and comprehensive support to help them reintegrate from custody into society.

Find out more at greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk.

National Apprenticeship Week 2021

8^th- 12^th Feb: Training provider information sessions

To mark National Apprenticeship Week we have arranged a series of information sessions with apprenticeship training providers who will tell you everything you need to know about the different apprenticeships they offer.

Signing up with a training provider is often a really good way of improving your chances of moving into an apprenticeship as they have members of staff who try to source vacancies and will put you forward for an apprenticeship if they think you are suitable.

You can attend as many sessions as you like – they are all delivered remotely over Microsoft Teams, are no longer than 30 mins each, and to ensure your comfort you will not be expected to be on camera/mic. You can ask questions via the chat facility if needed. Please see below for the timetable.

Book a place on your chosen sessions today!

Armed Forces Covenant

Positive Steps is proud to have signed up to The Armed Forces Covenant

The covenant is a pledge that together we acknowledge and understand that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy and society they serve with their lives.

The covenant focuses on helping members of the armed forces community have the same access to government and commercial services and products as any other citizen.

This support is provided in a number of areas including:

education and family well-being
having a home
starting a new career
access to healthcare
financial assistance
discounted services

The covenant supports serving personnel, service leavers, veterans, and their families. And is fulfilled by the different groups that have committed to making a difference.

These include:

Central government
Single services (Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force)
Businesses of all sizes
Local government
Charities
Communities
Cadet forces and their adult volunteers

Find out more

Spotlight On... Apprenticeships

Rochdale Council are currently recruiting for a range of Business Admin, IT focused and Adult Care roles.

Rochdale Council believe Apprentices are the future of our workforce and provide an induction programme at the beginning of your Apprenticeship with us, with ongoing support and events throughout. We are one of the top 100 Apprenticeship employers in the UK and have been personally thanked by the former Skills Minister, Anne Milton. Our Apprentices often go on to positions across the Council, or with private providers or move on to further learning such as at University.

For more details visit https://www.greater.jobs/search-and-apply/job-details/RO-43674/

Yellowgrid Ltd is an expanding technology Company that focusses on IT and Telephony Solutions based in Oldham. They are at the cutting edge of cloud technology and have grown year on year since they were founded in 2007. They are currently advertising a Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4) for a Technical Network Support Engineer Apprentice, training via QA Apprenticeships.

For more details visit https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-567483
(closing date is the 11th so would need to go out earlier in the week)

Calling all Year 11’s seeking an Apprenticeship. A well established Dukinfield Dental Practice is seeking an Apprentice Dental Nurse to start with the surgery in September 2021 to join their small, friendly team. Training and applications are via Harriet Ellis Training Solution Limited.

For more details visit https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-568076

Prompt Payment

Positive Steps has signed up to The Prompt Payment Code (PPC), a voluntary code of practice for businesses, administered by the Office of the Small Business Commissioner (SBC) on behalf of The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). It was established in December 2008 and sets standards for payment practices between organisations of any size and their suppliers.

By signing up to the code, Positive Steps has undertaken to always:

1) pay suppliers on time, within agreed terms;
2) give clear guidance to suppliers on terms, dispute resolution and prompt notification of late payment (CLICK HERE for more info)

3) support good practice throughout their supply chain by encouraging adoption of the Code.

Cliff Shields, Director of Corporate Services says: “We have a good track record of paying our suppliers on time and I feel adopting the code further demonstrates our support to suppliers during this difficult economic period."

The Prompt Payment Code has the backing of the UK Government, the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC), the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the Forum of Private Business (FPB), The Federation of Small Business (FSB) and the institute of Directors (IoD).