Hiring an apprentice can help your business to develop talent, improve productivity and future-proof your company’s workforce. Apprenticeships can be used to bridge the skills gap in your organisation – get an apprentice today, and create the workforce of tomorrow. For all the information you need, and to find out if employing an apprentice is right for you, read on to discover our employer guide to apprenticeships.
Before employing an apprentice, figure out what kind of apprentice you need. Find an apprenticeship scheme for employers with a training provider you like the sound of, and advertise your vacancy to show that you have an apprentice required. The training provider may offer a recruitment service and can act as an apprentice finder, matching you with the ideal candidate so that you can interview them, before offering the role to your chosen candidate.
Estio is a leading provider of digital and technology apprenticeship programmes, offering a comprehensive apprenticeship course informed by industry expertise, and delivered remotely to ensure enough flexibility for your apprentice’s needs to be suited.
Enquire todayApprenticeships can be tailored to specific job roles, making them flexible to business needs.
Apprenticeships aren’t just for new employees – as we like to say, there’s power in upskilling. Apprenticeships offer a great opportunity to increase current staff’s skills knowledge and confidence.
By employing an apprentice, you’ll provide greater value to your business than if you employed a graduate, who will have a range of soft skills but may lack the job-specific skills needed. Offering an apprenticeship to staff will increase loyalty, enthusiasm, and motivation, helping you to bring ambition, a fresh perspective and entrepreneurial spirit to your workplace.
By using an apprentice matching service and finding an apprentice, you can bring fresh skills, experiences, and ideas to your workplace. Remember, there isn’t an upper age limit, so you may find a wealth of experience in your apprentice that could benefit your workplace infinitely.
Apprentices can study internationally recognised qualifications at each stage of their apprenticeship, gaining practical training, professional standards, and essential business skills.
Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way to hire and train staff. Getting funding for training costs and apprenticeship recruiting is usually simpler than hiring a regular employee.
I would definitely recommend Estio as an IT apprenticeship provider. I have been particularly impressed with our account manager, who has shown a great deal of commitment to improve the learner experience. We are extremely pleased!
Estio developed a Data Technician programme to match our requirements for an Excel based programme. They’ve been very supportive in our growing needs and we look forward to continuing the partnership.
The partnership we have with Estio creates a seamless journey for our learners where we work alongside each other from recruitment to celebration stage. 100% of Estio apprentices have passed their EPA first time, with some now progressing onto the next level through Estio.
From the offset, Estio have demonstrated commitment, professionalism and expertise and it is a pleasure working with them. We’re confident that our colleagues enrolled with Estio have an invaluable learning experience and we look forward to the future as we continue to work with Estio to deliver apprenticeships in the digital space.
Apprenticeships must last for at least a year, but can last up to five years depending on the level you choose to study.
When employing an apprentice, you must pay their wages. There will be further support to cover the training offered.
There are a variety of different financial incentives available when taking on an apprentice. If you’re a small business, for example, you might be eligible for a £1,000 payment. Find out more about apprenticeship funding, here.
You can find apprenticeships through a number of different channels. Contact us today to find out more.
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