Introduction to structured trainee programs – mentor led
Careers
Learning resources, Sectors and roles, Careers and recruitment
Telford Homes
Oaklands College; London South Bank University; Anglia Ruskin University; University of West London; Chelmsford College; The Building Crafts College
England
£59,466
2016
Commercial, Housing, Infrastructure, Specialist
The project will design and implement a mentor-led trainee scheme that supports and compliments degree education and study in the workplace.
The purpose of this project is to standardise, plan and implement training schemes for trainees and graduate trainees in surveying and construction to standardize and implement recruitment in conjunction with local colleges and universities.
- Develop a mentor-led training framework
- Delivered to 151 new entrants
- Upskill 30 employees from mature workforce to mentor.
01 Mar 2016
30 Sep 2017
End of project summary
The Mentor-led Structured Trainee Programs project succeeded in increasing structured trainee coaching, as well as significantly reducing the recruitment time of trainees.
Trainees experienced dedicated support and encouragement throughout their time on the scheme, with the overall trainee experience improving and being standardised.
Senior management time dedicated to sourcing trainees and managing the process decreased significantly, ensuring that management capability also increased.