One of our strengths is our ability to support employers, not just in training their employees, but also in helping to recruit those employees. We offer a recruitment to apprenticeship promise where we can help you find the right apprentice for your business.

Employers Guide to Apprenticeships

What is an Apprenticeship? The perfect way to recruit and develop young staff

Apprenticeships are nationally designed training programmes for individuals aged 16 and over but who are under 25 who have left full-time education and are in employment. 
Unlike in the past where an Apprenticeship was available to people aged 16 to 60, recent government changes now only permits individuals of ages from 16 to 18 and 19 -24years old to take advantage of the programme, so there's no better time to start learning!  
They offer people the opportunity to learn on the job with their employer, building up knowledge and skills, gaining qualifications and earning money at the same time.
The programme itself is made up of a framework of qualifications including the main award (NVQ), a Technical Certificate, and Key Skills (English and Maths, when required). This in itself provides a complete package of support tailored specifically to the needs of your member of staff.

How can the Apprenticeship Programme help reduce my staffing costs, and increase productivity?

There are many benefits to employing and Apprentice.  First and foremost, as an employer you will have the confidence in knowing your staff are being trained to the highest standards and in the most up to date practices, focussing on the development of skills required within their particular role.  This in itself will assist their effectiveness within your organisation.
Secondly, employers can also benefit from being able to offer the 'Training Wage' - an agreed minimum wage for employees on the government funded Apprenticeship Scheme.  The option of the training wage provides organisations the flexibility to address their staffing needs, and the opportunity to develop young employees to become highly skilled and valued members of their business.
Thirdly, the Apprenticeship Programme itself is FULLY FUNDED by the Government so you will incur no cost at all for your staff training.  Employers may however be asked to make a small contribution towards training materials for learners aged 19 and over due to reduced Government training subsidies.

Read more about our fully personalised programmes for your employees.

Would you like more information?

If you would like more information on any of our courses you can use our online form to get in touch or if you would prefer to talk to someone in person, please call 01522 501300.