Siemens
Siemens is working collaboratively with organisations including SBMW and SEMTA to roll-out a wide-ranging skills programme. The programme includes pre-employment training and enhancing their Apprenticeship training, with the aim of developing the skills of their supply chain.
The skills challenge
Siemens recognises that skills development is a central component in its continued success. Whilst the organisation attracts sufficient numbers of suitably qualified applicants for its entry level positions there is recognition that this is not the case for the SME supply chain in the Energy and Utility sector.
Although Siemens already offers Apprenticeships, the company believes there is a need for a stronger regional pipeline of talent, to meet current requirements. Siemens also wants to ensure a competitive supply chain which will be both sustainable and productive in the long term. Through improved knowledge and understanding of best practices, those in the supply chain may operate more effectively.
The solution
Siemens is working collaboratively with organisations including SBMW and SEMTA to roll-out a wide-ranging skills programme.
To improve the talent available in regional labour markets for the SME supply chain in the Energy and Utility sector, a customised pre-employment training programme will focus on giving numerous cohorts of those Not in Education Employment or Training (NEET) the opportunity to acquire the skills and experience which will allow them to successfully enter employment as an Apprentice.
By extending Siemens’ Apprenticeship offer to the South and North West of England, the organisation will improve the local provision of talent. In Oxfordshire, BMW are currently developing a technical training centre to deliver high quality advanced Apprenticeships in Engineering. Siemens will work with BMW to introduce a world-class training centre which will introduce the German Apprenticeship model to the UK.
Working with supply chains to increase skill levels, Siemens Magnet Technology plans to share best practices in lean practices to reduce waste, improve quality, stimulate innovation and reduce cost; enabling continuous improvement and raised productivity.
All three elements of this project will pilot a simplified funding approach for Apprenticeships.
Impact
Working collaboratively, organisations from across the manufacturing, energy and automotive industries will help to achieve significant impact through the different strands of activity.
Pre-employment training will improve the supply of work-ready applicants for the Energy and Utility sector, creating additional entry routes into the workplace for young people.
Working with various partners, Siemens will expand its Apprenticeship offer in regions across the country, ensuring that the best training models are implemented for as many employees as possible. This joined-up approach will ensure that best practice skills development is realised beyond Siemens and in total will create 45 advanced Apprenticeship places.
The knowledge transfer from Siemens to its supply chain companies will enable more to adopt best in class training. Expected outcomes include greater competitiveness, the safeguarding of jobs and improved productivity.
Investment
Employer investment: £2,223,223
Employer Ownership Pilot Funding: £1,105,000
Total: £3,328,223
