I am an employer
What is an Apprenticeship?
An Apprenticeship is a work-based learning programme designed by employers for employers. Apprenticeships represent a cost effective innovative way to progress your existing staff’s Continuous Professional Development (CPD) or bring in new enthusiastic staff to meet the demands of your business.
The government say 96% of employers who took on an Apprentice reported benefits to their organisation, and estimates each Apprentice increases their businesses productivity by £214 per week.
Key points to an Apprenticeship:
- Apprentices must be over 16 years old
- Apprentices must be employed in a genuine job for 30+ hours per week (this can include their day at college). They CANNOT be self – employed or a volunteer
- Apprentices must complete 20% off the job training
- Minimum length of an Apprenticeship is 12 months and 1 week. Apprentices should have a contract of employment for the duration of the Apprenticeship including End-point assessment.
We offer a variety of Apprenticeship in industries including Hairdressing, Engineering, Childcare, Construction, Business support plus many more. To find a course that will suit your business download our course leaflets.
Downloadable documents
- Off the job training
- Barbering & Hairdressing Apprenticeships
- Business Apprenticeships
- Care Apprenticeships
- Construction Apprenticeships
- Engineering Apprenticeships
- Safeguarding and Prevent for Employers
Employer funding
| What are the benefits to my business? |
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| Improved staff morale92% of businesses employing Apprentices report a more motivated and satisfied workforce. |
| Improved profits81% of businesses employing Apprentices report improved profits. |
| Skills for the future and staff retention 80% of employers report Apprenticeship training has increased staff retention. |
| Increased productivity £214 a week Businesses using Apprenticeships have increased productivity. |
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