Following the launch of its Birmingham training centre, The Bloom Apprenticeship Academy for Estate and Letting Agents has just opened its second centre, in Finchley, north London.
Twenty-five trainees have just started their six-month apprenticeship, with an introduction to the industry by estate agency trainer Richard Rawlings.
The 2,000 sq ft training centre offers the 18 and 19-year-olds facilities during their apprenticeship which is spent on a revolving ‘two weeks in, two weeks out’ basis, where classroom learning is blended with employer-supported experience in the field.
Apprentices are selected to fit the needs of estate agency employers in the north London area. There are still a few candidates who have joined the government-funded scheme in anticipation of a job offer from progressive agents in the area (on a subsidised salary of just half the minimum wage).
Bloom employer liaison manager Howard Star said: “This represents an ideal opportunity for employers who are keen to recruit well-trained and commercially aware staff at minimal cost. We also place great emphasis on apprentices’ personality as we expect these trainees to become highly valued long-term staff members.”
During the course, apprentices gain their NFoPP Technical Award in the Sale of Residential Property and are also assessed to Level 3 Diploma standard in their working environment, making them the best-trained fresh blood in contemporary estate agency.
Rightmove, VTUK, Homelet and LMS are sponsors of the Academy and are each actively involved in the delivery of relevant training material.
Bloom managing director Greg Morrall said: “With 50 apprentices already attending the programme in Birmingham – half sales, half lettings – and with extensive funding in place, we are on track to replicate our successful model around the UK, which will deliver 100 new apprentices from each centre annually.
“We are already negotiating on premises in Manchester for a May launch there.”
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