Why choose a modern apprenticeship scheme?
Apprenticeships are nationally designed training programmes for individuals aged 16 and over but who are under 25 who have left full-time education and are in employment.
Apprenticeships are nationally designed training programmes for individuals aged 16 and over but who are under 25 who have left full-time education and are in employment.
Now is the time! Recent changes in government legislation mean that apprentice ships are now available for 16-18 and 19-24 year olds. They offer a unique opportunity for people to learn key skills and trades whilst gaining experience in real situations. In this way the trainee builds knowledge whilst gaining a meaningful qualification, and earn a wage at the same time. The benefit to the employer is significant they gain a key worker who is well trained and motivated, and who has had a period of time with which to prove themselves.
The programme itself is made up of a framework of qualifications including the main award (NVQ), a Technical Certificate, and Key Skills (English and Maths, when required). This in itself provides a complete package of support tailored specifically to the needs of your member of staff.
The programme itself is made up of a framework of qualifications including the main award (NVQ), a Technical Certificate, and Key Skills (English and Maths, when required). This in itself provides a complete package of support tailored specifically to the needs of your member of staff.
THE BENEFITS FOR THE APPRENTICE
THE BENEFITS FOR THE EMPLOYER
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN
All apprentices must receive the appropriate national minimum wage (£2.68 for under 19 and first year apprentices, £5.03 for 19 and 20 year olds and £6.31 for those aged 21 and over). Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage rate does not apply to Higher Apprenticeships.
A REAL JOB
All apprentices should work for at least 30 hours a week, apart from in exceptional circumstances. Over 150,000 employers are offering Apprenticeships in more than 200,000 locations. Apprenticeships are available at Intermediate, Advanced and Higher (degree) level, covering more than 170 industries and 1500 job roles, from advertising to youth work via environmental engineering and nuclear decommissioning.
A REAL QUALIFICATION
Quality is key to Apprenticeships. All Apprenticeships must be at least 12 months long and lead to a national qualification that is respected by employers around the world.
A REAL FUTURE
After finishing, the majority of apprentices (85%) will stay in employment, with two-thirds (64%) staying with the same employer. A third (32%) of all former apprentices had received a promotion within 12 months of finishing, and of those in work, three quarters (75%) reported taking on more responsibility in their job. Employers think that qualified apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications.
All apprentices must receive the appropriate national minimum wage (£2.68 for under 19 and first year apprentices, £5.03 for 19 and 20 year olds and £6.31 for those aged 21 and over). Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage rate does not apply to Higher Apprenticeships.
A REAL JOB
All apprentices should work for at least 30 hours a week, apart from in exceptional circumstances. Over 150,000 employers are offering Apprenticeships in more than 200,000 locations. Apprenticeships are available at Intermediate, Advanced and Higher (degree) level, covering more than 170 industries and 1500 job roles, from advertising to youth work via environmental engineering and nuclear decommissioning.
A REAL QUALIFICATION
Quality is key to Apprenticeships. All Apprenticeships must be at least 12 months long and lead to a national qualification that is respected by employers around the world.
A REAL FUTURE
After finishing, the majority of apprentices (85%) will stay in employment, with two-thirds (64%) staying with the same employer. A third (32%) of all former apprentices had received a promotion within 12 months of finishing, and of those in work, three quarters (75%) reported taking on more responsibility in their job. Employers think that qualified apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications.
APPRENTICESHIPS DELIVER FOR BUSINESSES AND HELP THEM GROW BY:
• Reducing training and recruitment costs
• Increasing productivity and your bottom line
• Developing a skilled, motivated and qualified workforce
• Improving customer service results
• Providing financial return on investment.
More than 100,000 employers, in over 160,000 workplaces, currently use Apprenticeships to attract new talent, re-skill existing staff and tackle skill shortages. Apprenticeships are available to businesses of all sizes and from all sectors in England. Employment is a fundamental part of an Apprenticeship. An apprentice must be employed in a job role with a productive purpose.
IMPROVE YOUR BOTTOM LINE
Apprenticeships deliver real returns to your bottom line, helping to improve productivity and competitiveness. Training apprentices can also be more cost effective than hiring skilled staff, leading to lower overall training and recruitment costs.
FILL YOUR SKILL GAPS
Apprenticeships deliver skills designed around your business needs providing the skilled workers you need for the future. They also help you develop the specialist skills you need to keep pace with the latest technology and working practices in your sector.
MOTIVATE YOUR WORKFORCE
Apprentices tend to be eager, motivated, flexible and loyal to the company that invested in them. Remember, an apprentice is with you because they want to be – they have made an active choice to learn on the job and a commitment to a specific career.
• Reducing training and recruitment costs
• Increasing productivity and your bottom line
• Developing a skilled, motivated and qualified workforce
• Improving customer service results
• Providing financial return on investment.
More than 100,000 employers, in over 160,000 workplaces, currently use Apprenticeships to attract new talent, re-skill existing staff and tackle skill shortages. Apprenticeships are available to businesses of all sizes and from all sectors in England. Employment is a fundamental part of an Apprenticeship. An apprentice must be employed in a job role with a productive purpose.
IMPROVE YOUR BOTTOM LINE
Apprenticeships deliver real returns to your bottom line, helping to improve productivity and competitiveness. Training apprentices can also be more cost effective than hiring skilled staff, leading to lower overall training and recruitment costs.
FILL YOUR SKILL GAPS
Apprenticeships deliver skills designed around your business needs providing the skilled workers you need for the future. They also help you develop the specialist skills you need to keep pace with the latest technology and working practices in your sector.
MOTIVATE YOUR WORKFORCE
Apprentices tend to be eager, motivated, flexible and loyal to the company that invested in them. Remember, an apprentice is with you because they want to be – they have made an active choice to learn on the job and a commitment to a specific career.
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