Hire an apprentice
Employing an apprentice is easier than you think and there’s financial support and help available from the government.
What you need to know
Understanding apprenticeship benefits and funding
Use this service to explore what benefits apprentices can bring to your organisation and calculate what funding could be available towards your apprentices training costs.
Learn more about Understanding apprenticeship benefits and fundingEmploy an apprentice for your business: step by step
Steps to a quality apprenticeship
Learn more about Employ an apprentice for your business: step by stepRecruit an apprentice
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Find out from other employers how hiring an apprentice can benefit organisations.
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Apprenticeships are an exciting option for both apprentice and employer.
Learn more about What are the benefits of hiring an apprentice?Recruiting an apprentice
Apprenticeships help bring valuable skills into your business with the government's support. Learn about how to recruit an apprentice.
Learn more about Recruiting an apprenticeUpskilling your workforce
Did you know you can use apprenticeships to upskill and retrain your existing workforce?
Learn more about Upskilling your workforceFunding an apprenticeship
Are you a levy or non-levy employer? Answer a simple question to discover your business type and how funding will work for your organisation.
Learn more about Funding an apprenticeshipTraining your apprentice
During their apprenticeship, your apprentice will receive two different types of training.
Learn more about Training your apprenticeUnderstanding end-point assessments
End-point assessment (EPA) is an assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours that your apprentice has learned throughout an apprenticeship.
Learn more about Understanding end-point assessmentsHow to choose the right apprenticeship training
There are hundreds of apprenticeships to choose from. They offer flexible, but structured training, that meet your needs as an employer.
Learn more about How to choose the right apprenticeship trainingChoose a training provider
You will need to choose a training provider to train your apprentice. Find out why this is important and how to go about choosing one.
Learn more about Choose a training providerCreate an apprenticeship service account
You need to set up an apprenticeship service account on GOV.UK to access apprenticeship funding and post vacancies.
Learn more about Create an apprenticeship service accountBrowse by sector
Find out what type of apprenticeships you can expect in your sector.
Learn more about Browse by sectorPayments for hiring a young apprentice
Employers and training providers could be eligible for £1000 each if they hire an eligible apprentice.
Learn more about Payments for hiring a young apprenticeAlternatives to apprenticeships
If an apprenticeship isn't the right option for your business, there are other alternatives available, such as the Kickstart Scheme, Traineeships or T Levels.
Learn more about Alternatives to apprenticeshipsApprentices’ existing knowledge can reduce training time
Your apprentice could spend less time training, or even qualify earlier, if they have relevant training, qualifications or experience.
Learn more about Apprentices’ existing knowledge can reduce training timePrepare for the initial assessment
Before an apprentice starts, your training provider should arrange to work with you and the apprentice to assess existing knowledge they might have. Find out why, and how to prepare for this.
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