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Apprenticeships (info for Employers)
Apprentices can make your organisation more effective, competent, productive and competitive by addressing your skills gaps directly. They are designed to help young employees reach a level of competency and performance. With so many different apprenticeships available with Skills Solutions across a wide range of occupational areas there is bound to a place for a young employee in your organisation that would benefit from becoming an apprentice.
Why take on an apprentice?
Apprenticeships can make your organisation more effective, competent, productive and competitive by addressing your skills gaps directly. They are designed to help young employees reach a level of competency and performance. With so many different apprenticeships available with Skills Solution across a wide range of occupational areas there is bound to a place for a young employee in your organisation that would benefit from becoming an apprentice.
Improve your productivity
Because Apprentices receive relevant training they can have an immediate effect and make a more meaningful contribution to your business. Their training is "On The Job" so they can gain from the skills and experience of those around them.
Motivate your people
Apprenticeships are available to both new and current employees. As a result of the training, Apprentices are highly motivated and eager to know more. The extra responsibility also makes them feel more valued and easier to retain in the long term.
Give them relevant training
Apprenticeships provide your young people with the expertise that's not only specific to your industry, but also directly relevant to your business. They are literally designed around your business needs by industry specialists who genuinely understand what you do.
Avoid skills shortages
Technological change and innovation is always with us. New advances and practices are constantly challenging us to keep pace or catch up. Apprenticeships can help young people master the latest technology and working practices to fill the skills gaps you have and insure against those that are likely to arise. By taking on Apprentices you acquire the specialist skills you need for the latest technology and working practices in your sector.
Recruiting Apprentices
If you are looking for a young person, we can help. Through our network of partners, including Connexions, we can advertise your vacancies on our website to generate candidates of the right calibre. Many of the young people we recruit have undergone a period of pre-employment training. This is designed to equip the young person with the basic skills needed to enter the world of employment. Skills Solutions can also help you to interview potential candidates, decided which type and level of Apprenticeship is right for your organisation, and agree an action plan.
We have excellent young people looking for vacancies now. We offer this service in Construction, Engineering, Hairdressing, IT, Management, Financial and Professional, Motor Vehicle, Retail and Customer Services and Manufacturing.
Contact Us
To find out more, call our advice team.
- Tel: 0161 233 2656
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Email: recruitment@skill-solutions.org.uk
Contact Details
To discuss your business requirements contact us on 0161 233 2600 or speak to your Business Advisor