Apprenticeships

77% of employers believe apprentices make them more competitive.
Can you afford to be without one?

If you could get motivated junior staff, and support to train them in the skills your company needs, would you be interested? Apprenticeships deliver just that, and over 130,000 businesses are already benefiting from an Apprenticeship in England.

Apprenticeships combine on and off the job training and enable you to mould an apprentice to your business needs. They are designed for business by business, so are relevant and up to date for your industry. In today’s challenging times training your staff is more important than ever, and Apprentices can have an immediate impact on your business. In many cases training can be funded through the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS). Invest in workforce skills now and you can emerge from the recession stronger.

Apprenticeships aren’t just about the individual; they have been found to have a positive effect on wider areas of business. Recent research showed that:

76% of employers found apprentices provide higher overall productivity
80% feel their staff turnover has reduced
88% believe Apprenticeships create a more motivated and satisfied workforce

Where would your business benefit most from an apprentice?

Apprenticeships can be tailored to meet your needs. There are over 180 Apprenticeship options, covering 80 industry sectors, from Accountancy to Marketing and Health Care to Business Administration. They are a great way of getting future business leaders into your company. Apprentices want to learn and many progress to degree level with the same employer.

Not recruiting at the moment?

You don’t have to recruit new staff to start an Apprenticeship programme. They can also be used to develop existing staff. Your local NAS team can help identify your skills gaps and the relevant Apprenticeship for your needs.

If you are interested in finding out how Apprenticeships can make things happen for your business please contact Jack Fleming, Employer Services Manager for an informal discussion.

Jack Fleming
Employer Services Manager
tel 01823 226075 or e-mail jack.fleming@apprenticeships.gov.uk