NEWS: A £1,500 Apprenticeship Grant is on offer for businesses who take on a NEW apprentice aged between 16 and 24.  Find out more....

Taking a Fresh Approach to Growth

Apprentices add life to your business – as well as being eager, motivated, flexible and loyal to the company that nurtures and invests in them, apprentices can deliver real returns to your bottom line.
The Apprenticeship programme has been designed to help your employees reach a high level of competency and performance and with over 180 different types of Apprenticeships, there’s bound to be a place for an apprentice in your organisation.
There are real business benefits to taking on apprentices.

Business Benefits

• Deliver industry specific training – you employ the staff, your company benefits!
• Guarantee the availability of trained staff for your company
• Help attract and keep, high quality personnel
• Help improve communication and team work within your company through acquiring and developing knowledge of Functional Skills
• Offer your apprentice a stake in the future of the company and a commitment to ensuring its success
• Offer you the opportunity to benefit from a professional, occupation-specific Business
• Development Officer to assist you and your staff through the programme
• Train people to meet the needs of the business
• Their enthusiasm can bring positive benefits to other members of staff
• The knowledge they gain is frequently used to the benefit of the business

What are Apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships are the proven way to train your workforce – they make your organisation more effective, productive and competitive by addressing your skills gaps directly, even in uncertain economic times. They’ve been around since the Middle Ages so that’s proof that they’ve got staying power!
“Apprenticeships ensure that your workforce has the practical skills and qualifications your organisation needs now and in the future. The mixture of on and off job learning ensures they learn the skills that work best for your business. Over 130,000 workplaces offer apprentice places because they understand the benefits that apprentices bring to their business – increased productivity, improved competitiveness and a committed and competent work-force.”

Vacancy Matching Service

By working with Business Skills and advertising an apprenticeship vacancy on the National Apprenticeship website you benefit from:

• Savings on your recruitment costs – we will advertise vacancies on your behalf
• Dedicated ongoing support for you and your apprentices
• Advice on available grants and funding which might be on offer
• Access to trainees who will receive up to date training and the latest qualifications

 For more information call our team on 0800 073 0282