What is an Apprenticeship?
A fantastic opportunity to hire a new person OR upskill a current employee who will grow and develop into a highly-skilled member of staff with your company. Professional industry-specific training will be given to this person, offering an amazing opportunity on both sides at a low cost.
What does it mean for my business?
This is an opportunity to either take on a new member of staff who will train and grow OR you can move a current member of staff onto an Apprenticeship to become more highly skilled.
What funding is available for my business?
Hiring an apprentice between the ages of 16-18 will allow your business to be eligible for a £1000 grant.
How many apprentices can I hire?
There is no limit on how many apprentices you may hire provided that there is a sufficiently adequate work environment for them, with trained existing employees who will be able to support them.
What do I need to pay?
You are required to pay the national minimum wage of £5.28 to your apprentice, however it is up to your discretion if you wish to pay them more. Furthermore, you will have to pay 5% of the training costs of the apprentices training course with 95% being already funded.
Which companies can apply?
There are no specific requirements other than you need to be a registered company or sole trader, and the candidate must be working with skilled staff members.
How do I apply?
Fill in the quick and easy application form at the bottom of this page to apply now!
What is a Traineeship?
A Traineeship is a skills development programme that includes work experience placement at you company.
What does it mean for my business?
Traineeships help prepare young people between 16 – 24 for employment or apprenticeships. They will grow with your company and potentially become a valued member of staff.
How many Trainees can I hire?
You are able to hire a maximum of 10 trainees at any one time.
What do I need to pay?
There is nothing you will need to pay as an employer. You may wish to assist with contributions to the trainees travel, but this is up to your discretion and the trainee does not require a wage.
Which companies can apply?
There are no specific requirements other than you need to be a registered company or sole trader, an the candidate must be working with skilled staff members.
How do I apply?
Fill in the quick and easy application form at the bottom of this page to apply now!
Not only can delivering a talent pipeline improve the quality of candidates occupying roles within an organisation, apprenticeships can offer a huge range of further benefits.
According to the National Apprenticeship Service, around 96% of employers surveyed had experienced at least one benefit from employing an apprentice.
An Apprentice does not have to be a new employee, you can enrol any existing staff member onto an apprenticeship. This is to either further their skills in their current job role or enhance their skills so they can take on new responsibilities.
If you are a registered company in the UK or sole trader you are able to benefit from either of these schemes.
To take on an apprentice you must be able to provide:
To take on a trainee you must be able to provide:
If you wish to know more or take part in the Apprenticeship or Traineeship schemes, please complete our short form below. We look forward to speaking to you soon!
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