On the 10^th June 2015, a revised budget was brought forward to Members for 2015/16, which included the allocation of £24,000 for an apprenticeship scheme to be introduced. 

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Parker and SECONDED by Cllr Rowlands to agree the recommendations in the report. 

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED that:

1.    Work would commence on the “Brentwood Apprenticeship Scheme 2015/16” to include both opportunities within the Council and through partnership working with the private sector to be agreed.

2.    Discussions would commence with Brentwood Community Print and other mental health groups within the Borough to identify joint working and opportunities under the apprenticeship scheme.

3.    A detailed project proposal would be submitted to the Committee for approval at the next Economic Development committee meeting.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

To progress an apprenticeship scheme for Brentwood Borough to support the employability and skills priority of the Economic Development Strategy in line with the Councils 10^th June 2015 revised budget approvals.  To help facilitate and support the Councils approved “mental health champion” status.