Benefits for employers
Supporting an apprentice brings a number of benefits, including:
• The long-term benefit of having better trained employees
• The ability to increase skills in your workplace
• Your business becoming more competitive
• Low cost recruitment and training programme
• The acquisition of dedicated and enthusiastic young people
• A structured training programme
• The commitment to the future of your business community and to the wider commercial economy
• Save on recruitment costs with loyal apprentices committed to rewarding the faith shown in them
• Improved morale and motivation
• Increased staff retention
• Receipt of constant feedback on your employee's progress.
What we can offer
The current apprenticeships available include:
• Activity leadership
• Business and Administration
• Childcare
• Coaching
• Fitness Instructing
• Front Office
• Health and Social Care
• IT User
• Management
• Team Leading
• Supporting Teaching and Learning in schools
Apprenticeships consist of learning the theory in the college (either a Tuesday daytime or an evening, depending on the course), and attending work to learn the skills of the trade and how your business works.
What is the cost?
Employers should remember that they could obtain free training for staff under the age of 19, as funding normally covers all training costs for this group. However, the Business Training Partnership can also deliver apprenticeship training to those over 19 years old, including existing employees and new starters. All courses have 50% funding by the government.
There are sometimes £1500 grants for small or medium sized businesses who offer apprentices a placement.
If you are interested in finding out more about taking on an apprentice, contact our Work Based Learning team on 01403 216597 or email apprenticeships@collyers.ac.uk