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600+ Courses To Choose From

With over 600 courses to choose from, there will be an apprenticeship for you.

Upskill existing staff

Upskilling existing staff can be lucrative for both business and the employee.

Industry recognised training

Courses that provide you with industry-recognised qualifications. 

Government grants

You may be eligible for government funding from available schemes.

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Apprenticeship programs provide an opportunity for people to gain the skills, qualifications and experience they need to find a job.

They can help young people develop the business, technical or vocational skills that are needed for a successful career.

Programs can be found in many different sectors, including health, law, engineering and manufacturing.

Apprenticeships generally last anywhere from one to four years.

For employers, apprenticeships provide a way to train new workers, and they can be a cost-effective way to fill positions.

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Every Industry Can Benefit From An Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships are more popular than ever. Young and eager individuals are looking to pursue their new careers. By offering apprenticeships, both your business and the apprentice can benefit.

95% FUNDING FROM THE GOVERNMENT

Most businesses are eligible for 95% of the apprentice training costs to be covered by the government

INDUSTRY RECOGNISED TRAINING

The training courses provided during an apprenticeship are some of the most highly praised learning procedures available, combined with on the job training an apprenticeship can enable a candidate to hone almost any skillset to an exceedingly high degree.

THE APPRENTICESHIP GRANT

For each apprentice you take on the government could issue you a grant of up to £1000.

THE START OF A CAREER

For many apprentices this will be their first major step into a career they are passionate about and this represents an unparalleled opportunity for them to learn and grow with your business and its needs.

The apprenticeship levy

The apprenticeship levy is a form of taxation designed to help companies offer more apprenticeships. It was introduced to benefit businesses by boosting essential training and developing apprenticeship programmes.

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FAQ

Most frequently asked apprenticeship questions

You can be any type of company structure.

There may be a grant included, for more information specific to your circumstances, visit the following sites below.

For more information on apprenticeship grants, visit https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/employers/funding-an-apprenticeship-non-levy

For more information on Traineeship grants, visit
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/traineeship-information-for-employers

No, you can be an apprentice at age 16, or 65+.

However, the minimum age is 16.

As long as the apprentice is on apprenticeship minimum wage and you have employers liability insurance, then yes. Your business will be eligible.

Our response time is 2 working days, however, we generally respond much faster.

Yes, through our partners, we will help find you the right apprentice for the job.

You can take an existing employee and put them through an apprenticeship scheme, allowing them to upskill and become a more valuable staff member.

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Apprentices working remotely means that they will be working from home for the entirety of their apprenticeship.

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Customer service roles such as, business admin, customer retail, sales representative etc.
Supporting and engaging with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers.
Dealing with customer queries, purchases and complaints.
Providing customer service products and services for businesses and other organisations including face-to-face, telephone, digital and written contact and communications.
Helping customers buy products or services from retail organisations such as department stores, garden centres, high street chains, supermarkets and online and mail order businesses.
Construction industry roles such as, carpentry and joinery, plumbing and domestic heating etc
Using timber products to create and install building components.
Fitting and servicing domestic water, heating and drainage systems.
Installing and servicing a range of domestic and commercial equipment.
Make and repair upholstered furniture.
Hair & Beauty industry roles, such as nail technician, hair professional, beauty therapist etc.
Working as a barber or hairdresser to provide hair cutting, styling and grooming services for men and women.
Completing beauty treatments as a key part of a beauty business.
Selling beauty products and helping customers choose which ones to buy.
Completing nail services on a one-to-one basis with individual customers/clients within commercial timings.
Hospitality & Service roles such as, hospitality supervisor/mananger, chefs, bakers, etc
Working across a variety of organisations focusing on ensuring excellent customer experience.
Preparing food and carrying out basic cooking tasks in every section of a kitchen under the supervision of a senior chef.
Running a specific section of a professional kitchen, for example, sauces, pastries or fish.
Carrying out a range of general and specialist roles within hospitality businesses, including bars, cafes, conference centres, restaurants and hotels.
Web, Marketing & Data roles such as, digital marketer, marketing executive etc
Use online and social media platforms to design, build and implement campaigns and drive customer sales.
Creating content for a wide range of media, including digital, social media, broadcast and print.
Helping to shape, support and deliver marketing plans, working in conjunction with the Marketing Manager.
Develop, implement and maintain complete IT solutions such as networks, operating systems and applications.
Engineering & Mechanical industry roles such as, Electrical & mechanical engineers, vehicle repair etc
Carrying out a range of engineering operations.
Providing technical support to engineers and other construction professionals.
Removing and refitting damaged mechanical and electrical components on a car before and after body repair work has been carried out.
Carrying out a range of services and repairs to cars, car derived vans and light goods vehicles.
Team Leaders & Management roles such as, Project management, Team Supervisor, Senior Leader etc
Leading the care service and managing teams of carers to look after adults with care needs.
Managing teams and projects to meet a private, public or voluntary organisation's goals.
Managing teams and projects in line with a private, public or voluntary organisation's operational or departmental strategy.
Responsible for the marketing activities and strategy of their organisation.
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How many apprentices are you interested in taking on? *

We have a person in mind who is not yet with our company but we could take them on.

Yes, we have a current member of staff who could benefit from being higher-skilled.

Please describe their relevant training experience.

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