1. How to apply

Applicants can apply for an Apprenticeship direct to JACE or by talking to their careers (Connexions) personal adviser. If you are over 19 you are required to have an Employer before applying to JACE and although training is not always guranteed, each case is looked at individually. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Provider for further information.

2. Are all applicants interviewed and if so where/how does this happen?

Yes. The interview is arranged either at the JACE offices in St Leonard’s or Crawley or at the applicant's nearest careers (Connexions) office or at the employer's premises where applicable - whichever is easiest for the applicant.

3. Does training take place at the work place or at other places as well?

Typically 4 days a week is spent at work and one day training away from work. Advanced Apprenticeships are the exception, where training away from work is typically twice a month on Saturdays consisting of one workshop and one support session. The way training is arranged is flexible- the learner tells JACE how thay want to learn and JACE responds. Training away from work is for a technical certificate and key skills and is provided locally by JACE. Advanced Apprenticeships are the exception, where training away from work is typically twice a month either on Saturdays or weekday evenings. The way training is arranged is flexible - the learner tells JACE how they want to learn and JACE responds.

4. Can a training programme be started at any point in the year?

Yes.

5. How much do apprentices normally get paid?

An employed apprentice will be paid a minimum of £80 per week by the employer. Unemployed applicants can apply for EMA.

6. Are all apprentices employed from the start by their companies they train with?

Apprentices can be employed or non-employed.

7. What help is there in finding a job?

JACE Training can help applicants find work experience that may turn into employment towards the end of their programme.

8. Do you keep lists of current job vacancies?

Yes, through the National Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service website at www.apprenticeships.org.uk in addition to our own website

9. Are training programmes available to those people that are already employed?

Yes.

10. Are applicants referred by Connexions Personal Advisers considered for training programmes?

Yes.

11. Is it possible for applicants to be kept on a waiting list if a place on a training programme is not immediately available?

Yes.

12. How should employers make contact?

Employers can make contact by phone, e-mail, web site or in writing. We will talk to the employers about their training and recruitment requirements and either help them to recruit new staff or train their existing employees.

13. Is there any charge to employers?

No

14. What other services are offered?

Learning and Development - assessor awards and mentor awards. Food Safety, first aid, specialist short courses for childcare, risk assessment and manual handling relating to childcare. NVQs all offered commercially.

15. Are there any special entry requirements for the apprenticeships available through this organisation?

Anyone over the age of 19 is required to already be in Employment and although training is not guaranteed, all cases are referred for a funding decision.