Taking on an apprentice is a great way to bring new skills into your business, develop your workforce and invest in new talent. Whether you already have someone in mind or need help finding the right person, our Employer Partnerships Team can support you through the process, from identifying the right apprenticeship and recruiting candidates to training and supporting your apprentice.
Why take on an apprentice?
Apprenticeships can help businesses of all sizes develop the skills they need for the future.
Apprenticeships can help you:
- bring new skills and ideas into your organisation
- develop talent around the needs of your business
- address skills gaps and support workforce planning
- give new and existing employees an opportunity to develop
- access government funding towards eligible apprenticeship training.
How we can support your business
We’ll take the time to understand your business, the skills you need and what you’re looking for from an apprentice. We’ll explain how apprenticeships work, discuss any funding or incentives that may be available and, when you’re ready to recruit, help you create an effective vacancy.
Recruit an apprentice
If you need to recruit someone, we offer a free apprenticeship recruitment service to help you find suitable candidates.
Promote your vacancy
We'll promote your apprenticeship vacancy through appropriate recruitment channels to help it reach potential candidates.
Find suitable candidates
We'll review applications against the requirements of your vacancy and can pre-screen suitable candidates before sending their details to you for consideration.
Get your apprentice started
Once you’ve interviewed the candidates and chosen the right person for your business, we’ll support your new apprentice through pre-enrolment and their initial assessment, ready for the start of their apprenticeship.
Support throughout the apprenticeship
Our support doesn't end when your apprentice starts. We'll work with you and your apprentice throughout their training, with regular opportunities to review progress and discuss any additional support or development needs.
Already have someone you want to train?
You don't have to recruit a new employee to talk to us about apprenticeship training.
If you already have a member of staff you would like to put forward for an apprenticeship, contact our Employer Partnerships Team. We can discuss your requirements and help you explore appropriate training options.
Apprenticeship funding
Funding is available to help employers with the cost of apprenticeship training, with the amount available depending on factors including whether your organisation pays the levy and the apprentice's circumstances. Find out about apprenticeship funding.
Ready to find out more?
Whether you want to recruit a new apprentice or develop the skills of an existing employee, our Employer Partnerships Team can help you explore the options available to your business.
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