Recruiting an apprentice is a productive and effective way to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce.
All apprenticeship courses undertaken must be directly related to the indvidual's current or future role. This will allow apprentices to meet the competencies of their apprenticeships.
Each apprenticeship standard has an occupational profile to ensure that the role will suit the course of study.
What are the positives for managers?
You can use apprenticeship training to:
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Fill key skill gaps in your team/division
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Boost employee motivation by investing in their development
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Improve retention.
There are apprenticeships from level 2 to level 7 (equivalent to a degree) so you’ll be able to find apprenticeships that suit the learning and development needs of your team.
Apprenticeships are designed by employers, so they reflect the relevant knowledge, skills, and behaviours that our services need. Our training providers will work with us to ensure the programme content reflects the needs of the trust and individual teams.
For example, an experienced employee may be keen to get a formal qualification in their specialist area.
Or perhaps someone has the aptitude and drive to learn something new and progress into a different role?
- 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 service
Other benefits of working with apprentices include:
- You can adapt their training according to the needs of your team/division
- They’re motivated to learn new skills
- You can expand and upskill your workforce.