Posted: 10th August 2020 | Back to news feed

On Wednesday 8th July 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that from August 2020 to January 2021, any employer that hires a new apprentice aged between 16-24 years will receive a payment of £2,000. In addition, employers looking to hire new apprentices aged 25 years and over, will receive £1,500. This will be in addition to the existing £1,000 incentive payment that the government already provides for new apprentices aged between 16-18 years, and where applicable, to those aged under 25 years with an Education Health Care Plan. This can result in an employer potentially receiving up to £3,000 for hiring an apprentice aged between 16-18 years, during this six month incentive scheme.

At WCG (formerly Warwickshire College Group), we offer the widest range of apprenticeship standards across Warwickshire and Worcestershire, allowing us to meet the needs of almost all businesses. We are proud to offer 3 equine apprenticeship standards at our Moreton Morrell College campus in Warwickshire.

Our apprenticeship standards include:

 ·      Equine Groom (Level 2)

·      Senior Equine Groom (Level 3)

·      Farriery (Level 3)

We have an unrivalled reputation in farriery and are one of a few colleges in the UK to teach this skill.

Apprenticeships offer businesses a cost-effective route to harness fresh new talent. They can also help your organisation to increase productivity, improve competitiveness and ensure you have a committed and competent workforce for the future.

If you are interested in offering apprenticeships, please visit our website or contact our Business Development Team:

 T: 0330 135 6940

E: employerenquiries@wcg.ac.uk

 

Moreton Morrell College 2020 Open Days

If you’re considering a future in equine or animal management, Moreton Morrell College offers courses for school leavers, apprenticeships, degree courses and part-time land-based professional courses. The College provides on-site Halls of Residence and livery facilities, as well as a very popular and unique ‘Loan a Horse Scheme’, for students who don’t own their own horse.

From September 2020 we will be starting our college Open Days, to come and have a look around our stunning campus, meet the lecturers and ask any questions. The Moreton Morrell College events will be taking place on: 

• Saturday 26 September - 10am to 2pm - Higher Education Degree courses only
• Saturday 17 October 2020 - 10am to 2pm - Higher Education Degree courses only
• Saturday 14 November 2020 - 10am to 2pm - all courses
• Saturday 16 January 2021 - 10am to 2pm - all courses
• Saturday 20 March 2021 - 10am to 2pm - all courses
• Saturday 19 June 2021 - 10am to 1pm - Higher Education Degree courses on

 Please visit our website for more information and to book your tickets.

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