EMPLOYERS
The benefits of Employing an Apprentice
Employing an apprentice within your business enables you to mould your workforce in a way that works best for your business. Apprenticeships are also a cost effective way of training your staff and growing your business organically without having to spend thousands on recruitment and training fees.
Apprentices receive focused specific training delivered by top providers offering qualifications from Level 1-5 that are relevant to your businesses ensuring growth in the right areas filling any skills gaps along the way.
8 Reasons why Apprenticeships are Better for your Business
- 80% Of those employers who employ Apprentices agree they make their workplace more productive
- 81% of consumers favour using a company which takes on Apprentices
- The minimum wage for Apprentices is £95 per week. However many employers prefer to pay more with the average salary being approximately £170 per week
- Employers who take on a 16-19 year old Apprentice only pay their salary – the Government will fund their training
- Over 100,000 employers offer Apprenticeships places in hundreds of different job roles across a wide range of industry sectors
- 88% of employers who employ apprentices believe that Apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce
- 83% of employers who employ apprentices rely on their Apprenticeships programme to provide the skilled workers that they need for the future
- One in five employers are hiring more apprentices to help them through the tough economic climate