PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

Staying at the cutting edge of business can be tough. To remain competitive, you need to continually invest in your employee’s training and development. 

Apprenticeships are ideal for businesses who want a skilled workforce with minimum disruption. Your employees can train for a nationally recognised qualification whilst they work.

Strengthening the knowledge and skills of your employees will benefit your production, efficiency and overall team morale.  Any skills gaps you did have will be filled and you may even inspire your staff to greater things within your company.

You will find apprenticeships a cost effective method of training.  Depending on eligibility, you may receive part funding so they won’t break the bank.  And with 1-2 hours on the job learning required a week, they won’t cost you in production time either.

What's more, you may also be eligible for a Apprentice grant under the new AGE 16-24 scheme, more information can be found here.

What other businesses are saying...

• 80% of those employers who employ apprentices agree they make their workplace more productive
• 88% of employers who employ apprentices believe that Apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce
• 77% of employers believe Apprenticeships make them more competitive
• 80% feel that apprenticeships reduce staff turnover
• 83% of employers who employ apprentices rely on their Apprenticeships programme to provide the skilled workers that they need for the future
• 81% of consumers favour using a company which takes on apprentices

Data: Populus on behalf of the Learning & Skills Council in 2009

Find out more about apprenticeships today by contacting 0845 330 6439