Employ an apprentice

Businesses can use an apprenticeship to recruit a new apprentice or to upskill existing staff in your organisation. Employing an apprentice can be highly beneficial for your business.

• It is cost-effective for employers - Government funding and grants are available
• You can design and tailor apprentice training programmes to match your business' needs. This can reduce your overall training and recruitment costs
• Apprenticeships help businesses to improve productivity by developing a skilled workforce and reducing staff turnover
• Research shows that even during training, apprentices deliver a return on investment of at least £2,500 over the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, significantly more