100 in 100 2013 Recruits 1,316 Apprentices

2013 has been a record-breaking year for 100 in 100, the industry campaign designed to recruit 100 new apprentices for the security sector between IFSEC International in May and the Security Excellence Awards.

Now in its third year, the campaign — orchestrated by Skills for Security and CSL DualCom with support from the NSI, the SSAIB, and IFSEC/UBM — has helped to create 1,316 brand new apprenticeship placements across the UK’s security sector this year.

Banham Security’s apprentices explain why they are proud to be working in the security industry.

Skills for Security has recruited 93 security apprentices directly compared to 62 in 2012. A further 1,221 apprentices were placed, of which 1,084 are in the security guarding sector. In addition, there are still over 100 companies taking on new apprentices via the scheme. There are a number of colleges starting intakes next January with new groups at existing colleges in London beginning next Easter.

There are now ten venues across England helping to improve access for companies to new apprenticeships — Chichester, Uxbridge, Gloucester, Bradford, Preston, Newark, Birmingham, Hounslow, and two new colleges for 2013 Exeter, and Essex.

Scale of achievement should not be underestimated

The scale of this achievement, which was announced by CSL DualCom’s group managing director Simon Banks at last week’s Security Excellence Awards, should not be underestimated. At a time when the government is placing a great deal of emphasis on apprenticeships following the Doug Richard Review, the security sector has been seen to play its part in a massive way.

Only today, David Cameron unveiled new work training schemes for young people and “a new era of apprenticeships”. The Prime Minister stated:

We know that the economy is turning a corner, but we cannot for one moment be complacent. I said earlier this month that I want us to deal with the scourge of youth unemployment by giving young people more chances and choices in life. This goes to the heart of my vision for this country: backing hard working people who want to get on in life and making sure Britain competes and thrives in the global race.

Excellent year for security systems apprenticeships

Jayne Sale, head of commercial services at Skills for Security, said:

It has been, and continues to be, a great year for apprentice recruitment in the security systems sector. We’ve over-filled two groups in London, for example, to the point where we’re now having to move them on to another college.

The companies who’ve supported 100 in 100 2013 deserve so much praise, for they have put their heads above the parapet and committed significant resources to help underpin and develop the future of our sector.

Having spoken to IFSECGlobal.com at the BSIA’s Annual Luncheon and Security Personnel Awards, for example, MITIE Total Security Management has taken on four security guarding apprentices.

In addition, G4S Technology has employed two new systems apprentices as part of 100 in 100 2013, while Securi-Guard and TDSi have taken on the same number. Other companies involved with 100 in 100 2013 include Universal Locks, Morse Security, Heston Apex Security, Corps Security, and Betaris Training of Gloucestershire.

Take a look at the complete 2013 Roll of Honour.

Join the 100 in 100 campaign trail

As stated, for those companies interested in recruiting new apprentices there’s still time to take advantage of the 100 in 100 scheme for 2013.

We would urge you to do so!

Interested parties should contact Skills for Security’s Customer Relations Team on 01905 744000 for further details.