Apprenticeship programmes offer a pathway for both new and existing employees to develop valuable knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) tailored to your business needs.
Designed by employers, apprenticeships ensure that your workforce is equipped with the specific KSBs required for apprentices to excel in their roles.
There are apprenticeships and training types to support employees at every stage of their career. These include foundation apprenticeships for young people just starting out to degree-level apprenticeships. There are also apprenticeship units - flexible courses that help your employees to quickly develop skills your organisation needs. Find out about the different training types and find which one is right for your business.
Hire an apprentice and invest in the future, by getting talent that’s right for you. It’s easier than you think.
The government can pay 100% of apprenticeship training and assessment costs, up to the funding band maximum, for apprentices aged 16 to 24. Find out more about funding options.
Apprenticeships are suitable for people of different ages and levels of experience. You can hire someone new or upskill an existing employee, allowing you to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. They help you to:
build a culture of learning and development
enjoy higher staff retention and morale
promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace
What other employers say
86%
of employers said apprenticeships helped them develop skills relevant to their organisation
Apprenticeship Evaluation 2023 Employer Survey Research Report
93%
of successful apprentices go into work or further training
GOV.UK Further Education Outcomes 2020/21
83%
of employers were satisfied with their apprenticeship programme
Apprenticeship Evaluation 2023 Employer Survey Research Report
77%
of employers have reported improved productivity as a result of apprenticeships
Apprenticeship Evaluation 2023 Employer Survey Research Report
"Our apprenticeships have improved productivity because they’re learning on the job and they can give back more or less immediately."
Caroline Ash,Production Director, Fashion Enter
"We want to invest in our staff, support them to progress and continue developing their skills and career prospects whilst at the council."
Apprenticeships are an excellent way to attract and train new talent.
New hires can join your organisation through apprenticeships tailored to specific job roles. Or they may benefit from a foundation apprenticeship, where they’ll learn knowledge and skills from a range of jobs in a sector, as well as employability skills and behaviours to support progression from education to employment
School leavers bring new ideas and enthusiasm to your team, injecting energy and creativity into your workplace. They are eager to learn and can be moulded to fit your company's specific needs and culture.
By investing in apprenticeship training for school leavers, you're nurturing future talent and potentially securing employees who grow with your business.
School leavers bring a diverse range of skills and experiences from their education and extracurricular activities, enriching your team with varied perspectives and abilities.
Employees of all ages can benefit from apprenticeship programmes, encouraging longer-term loyalty and boosting motivation.
Offering apprenticeships to current employees enables them to gain formal qualifications, accelerate career progression, and learn new skills tailored to business needs.
Training is tailored to what your business needs. Employees could do a full apprenticeship programme to help them gain occupational competence, or a short apprenticeship unit that helps grow skills in a specific area.
80% of employers offering apprenticeships experience a significant increase in employee retention.
