Employ an apprentice for your business: step by step
Decide if an apprenticeship is right for your business
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Explore the benefits and funding
Apprenticeships build new talent for your business — with funding available to help pay for the training costs.
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Learn your responsibilities
Know the training you'll need to put in place for an apprentice.
What you need to organise
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Find the right apprenticeship course
Find the apprenticeship standard that matches the job role you need.
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Choose a training provider
Pick the provider who will teach your apprentice's off-the-job training.
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Consider the end point assessment
Plan for the assessment your apprentice will need to pass at the end of their course.
Begin the apprenticeship
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Create your apprenticeship services account
Use your account to set up and run your apprenticeship.
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Recruit your apprentice
If you’re not upskilling someone who already works for your company, you’ll need to advertise your apprenticeship opportunity.
Help your apprentice succeed
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Support your apprentice
How to give your apprentice the extra support they need.
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Plan your apprentice's progression
What comes after the apprenticeship? Learn what your apprentice wants and consider how they could fit into your business. Think about a promotion or continue developing their skills with another apprenticeship.