An apprenticeship is a job with training. Apprentices gain recognised qualifications and essential skills whilst working and earning a wage. They are an excellent way for young people to gain practical experience, skills and knowledge which can be implemented straight into your workplace. As the employer, you are free to train your apprentices in the way that is suitable for you and your business needs.
Whilst apprenticeships are a great recruitment method, you can also convert existing staff into apprentices. This is a great way of up-skilling your current workforce without taking on additional employees.
Key Benefits to Employing Apprentices:
From May 2017, the way apprenticeships are delivered and funded in the UK changed. The apprenticeship reforms impact employers of all sizes – from sole traders up to organisations with a payroll of over £3m.
Please visit our apprenticeship reforms page for a full guide to these reforms.
Your responsibilities as an employer of an apprentice cover the following areas:
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