Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are available across a range of industries and support business need, whether you are looking to recruit new team members or upskill existing employees for continued professional development. By offering a range of levels there is something for everyone from entry level to degree-equivalent higher apprenticeships.

Employing an apprentice can be a cost-effective way of building skills in the workplace and creating a diverse and motivated workforce. Plus, it us an effective way of retaining team members.

Apprenticeships for businesses can be offered on a flexible basis for large cohorts. This means training can be set on certain days or times which will have the least impact on business operations.

• Apprentices will be able to work and upskill. They will mix on-the-job training with off-the-job study. Off-the-job training may be set weekly release, or block release which you can discuss with our business team.
• Apprentices can help to fill skills gaps in your organisation. Employees can be moved into a new role or work across different departments where they can take on more challenging tasks, contribute to broader projects, and become more knowledgeable about the business overall and consequently, a greater asset to your business.
• Employees will receive top-quality training from an industry expert assessor from the Etc. This external knowledge can be brought back into the business for the wider team to benefit from. This can boost the productivity of your overall business.
• Professional development is an attractive employee benefit. An apprenticeship can lead to career progression and new opportunities for workers. Offering upskilling to your team can help you to retain your workforce and reduce time spent on lengthy recruitment cycles and onboarding.
• Businesses can benefit from their staff learning modern methods and learning from industry experts, as you can be assured that your company isn’t falling behind and keep the competitive advantage.