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Employer FAQ
How can employers benefit from taking on an Apprentice?
There are numerous business benefits for taking on, or training
existing staff through an Apprenticeship. Apprentices diversify
your workforce and bring in continued learning and best practice
for your sector.
Improve your productivity
Apprentices receive training that is relevant to your business.
This means they can have an immediate impact and make a real and
more meaningful contribution. On-the-job training allows
apprentices to directly gain from the skills and experience of
those around them.
Motivate your workforce
Apprenticeships are available to both new and existing employees.
Developing your staff improves their motivation and means they are
eager to know more. Added responsibility also makes them feel more
valued, so they are easier to retain in the long term.
Relevant training
Apprenticeships provide your workforce with expertise that is
specific to your industry and to your business. Industry
specialists who genuinely understand what you do will literally
design your apprentices training programme around your business
needs.
Avoid skills shortages
Businesses cannot progress without change and innovation.
Especially in today’s challenging economic climate. Apprenticeships
can help your workforce master the latest techniques, by sharing
best practice. This helps you to fill the skills gaps you have and
insure against those that may arise in future. By taking on
apprentices, you can develop the specialist skills needed to keep
pace with the latest technology and working practices in your
sector.
What are my responsibilities?
Apprentices are essentially employees. You will need to manage your
apprentice to ensure they are practising the skills and knowledge
gained by the college-taught part of the programme. You are
required to pay their wage.
What about paperwork?
We need to ensure that the training provided is of a high
quality, and that the public funding provided is used for training
– but this need not be a bureaucratic process. You will be required
to complete basic paperwork, which forms the basis of our contract
between you, your apprentice and the College.
Will it cost me anything?
As an employer, your are responsible for paying your apprentices
wage, a minimum of £100 a week.