Apprenticeships are an exciting option for both apprentice and employer. In the recent years, apprenticeships have massively gained uptake, increasing by 9% from the previous academic year in 2021/22.
86%
of employers said apprenticeships helped them develop skills relevant to their organisation.
78%
of employers said apprenticeships helped them improve productivity.
74%
of employers said apprenticeships helped them improve the quality of their product or service.
We’ve identified some of the key benefits to employers when it comes to starting apprenticeship training.
1. Make the most of Government funding | |
| As an employer, you can get funding from the government to help pay for apprenticeship training. If you employ fewer than 50 employees, the government will pay 100% of the apprenticeship training costs. If you are an employer who doesn’t pay the apprenticeship levy, you pay just 5% towards the cost of training and assessing an apprentice. If you are an employer who does pay the apprenticeship levy, you can manage your apprenticeship funds, spend it on training and assessing apprentices and the government will apply a 10% top up to your funds. Non-levy paying employers - We provide non-levy paying employers with training programmes tailored to your business needs. We offer a search and matching service. Whatever your needs, we can help you find suitable candidates for interview and we’ll support you every step of the way. Levy paying employers - We provide Levy paying employers with a reliable, one-stop training solution targetting growth with apprenticeship programmes tailored to your business needs. |  |
2. Save money on recruiting new staff | |
| Recruiting new staff can be costly and unfortunately comes with a level of risk. With an apprenticeship, you have the opportunity to upskill your existing staff, developing your workforce without spending money on recruitment. |  |
3. Motivate your employees | |
| Investing in the development of your staff will boost employee motivation and keep them committed for a longer period of time. 78% of employers stated apprenticeships improved company productivity. An apprentice will be working towards an apprenticeship, knowing that they will come out with a qualification of high value to them. |  |
4. Fill the skills gap | |
| Every business has different needs and objectives. Develop your team’s skills in order to meet your business needs and fill in any gaps. |  |
5. Plan for the future | |
| Apprenticeships give you excellent opportunities to develop a talented workforce that’s equipped with future-ready skills. Build a team to meet your business objectives, now and into the future. |  |
Find out more
Get in touch with our friendly employer-led GAP team to find out more about apprenticeships with us.
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