What are Apprenticeships and how can my business benefit
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They are work-based training programmes designed around the needs of employers, which lead to national recognised qualifications. You can use Apprenticeships to train both new and existing employees. Funding is available to train apprentices.
Apprenticeships are designed by the Sector Skills Councils, while the National Apprenticeship Service helps to fund the training. Business representatives from the relevant industry sector work with the Sector Skills Councils to develop the course content. Because they genuinely understand your business, the training will be relevant for your industry.
Over 100,000 employers in over 160,000 workplaces offer frameworks across a wide range of industry sectors.
Depending on the sector and job role an Apprenticeship can take anything between one and four years to complete. It is a package of on-the-job training and qualifications.
Apprenticeships can be great for your business, but don’t take our word for it – Take a look at the video below of how Tube Lines Ltd benefits from the Apprenticeships.
Not only could your business benefit from employing apprentices but If you are a business employing up to 1000 employees and have not employed an apprentice in the last 12 months you could be eligible to receive the Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of 16 to 24 year olds (AGE 16 to 24). Find out more about AGE 16 to 24.
If you are interested in finding out more about employing apprentices, the benefits they bring and how to get started click here or call the National Apprenticeship helpline on 08000 150 600.
