Sponsored by Skills Development Scotland
Calling all Ayrshire companies with amazing apprentices!
The Ayrshire Apprenticeship Challenge is back for 2024, offering a fantastic opportunity to give back to your community while developing the skills and talent of your apprentice workforce.
Here's why you should participate:
- Make a positive impact: Your apprentices will plan, develop, and complete a project that benefits your local community. Past projects have included everything from building additions to playgrounds to fundraising for charities!
- Empower your apprentices: The challenge gives them ownership and responsibility - a chance to shine and showcase their abilities beyond the everyday.
- Boost morale and engagement: Working on a meaningful project together fosters teamwork and creates a more engaged and motivated apprentice team.
- Attract and retain top talent: Highlight your commitment to social responsibility and employee development, making your company a magnet for talented young people
What kind of projects are eligible?
The sky's the limit! Think building, decorating, event planning, fundraising, raising awareness, or educating. Whether it's physical (like building something for a community garden) or more administrative (like organising a charity run), the key is to make a positive difference.
Who can enter?
We welcome 3 different types of ‘teams’:
- Individuals
- Company Teams
- Blended teams (Blended teams could be made up of students from the same course at College)
What is the timeline?
May/August 2024- Register to participate
July-January 2025- Completion of project
August 2024- Optional Team building workshop
September 2024- Optional Leadership workshop
November 2024- Optional Resilience workshop
January 2025- Optional Presentation Skills workshop
January 2025- Submit portfolio
March 2025- Final Event during Scottish Apprenticeship Week
Spread the Word!
We encourage you to promote the Ayrshire Apprenticeship Challenge within your company and community.
Media Coverage:
To ensure proper recognition for everyone involved, please include the following details in any media coverage related to the Challenge:
- Initiative Name: Ayrshire Apprenticeship Challenge
- Participating Organisers: Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry and DYW Ayrshire
For questions or media release review, contact Gillian Longmuir glongmuir@dywayrshire.com.
The Challenge Details:
- Open to companies with one or more apprentices (Foundation, Modern, or Graduate).
- Project completion window: August July 2024 - March 2025.
- Registration deadline: Friday 2nd August 2024.
Ready to join the Challenge?
Fill out the simple registration form below and submit it to Gillian Longmuir at glongmuir@dywayrshire.com.
Click here for your Registration Form
Don't miss this opportunity to give back, empower your apprentices, and gain valuable recognition for your company! Sign up today!
For more information on the Challenge please refer to the FAQs.
