Benefits of taking an apprentice on
Taking on an apprentice can provide your business plus the industry with great benefits:
- It gives young people the skills and knowledge to be able to do a better job
- This motivates young people and so they work hard and want to learn
- A company that invests in their staff will find it easier to recruit and retain employees
- The training is relevant to the businesses needs, thus making it a good investment
- It gives the employer an opportunity to invest in the future of the business allowing for specialised skills to be developed that allow you to keep up with the speed of ever advancing technologies.
Myth - extra insurance to take on an Apprentice
No - you will be covered by the your business liability insurances.
Finding an Apprentice
The best starting point is to contact your local colleges, training providers and connexions service or the National Apprenticeship Service online.
Finding a Training Provider
If you are concerned about the quality and reputation of the training provider then they should look at the OfSTED reports as every provider will take part in this process.
Awarding Bodies providing apprenticeship programmes
IMI Awards, City & Guilds & Edexcel (Edexcel offer the technical certificate and Key Skills not the VCQ)
Setting up my own apprenticeship programme
There are a few steps to get you started on, contact your local SFA to discuss funding and other requirements of setting up your own Apprenticeship programme.
