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The benefits clearly speak for themselves...
92% of companies that have taken on apprentices believe this leads to a more motivated and
satisfied workforce*

Hiring an apprentice is a productive and effective way for any organisation to grow talent and develop a

motivated, skilled and qualified workforce
86% said apprenticeships helped them develop skills relevant to their organisation*

80% have seen a significant increase in employee retention*
Apprenticeships are a tried and tested way to recruit new staff, re-train or upskill existing staff

Up to 100% funding (depending on location and if subject to the Apprenticeship Levy) could be available to
support apprenticeship programmes in your business
Additional grants and incentives may also be available to businesses actively recruiting apprentices
Apprenticeships are a great way of attracting enthusiastic talent with fresh ideas and incorporating them
alongside existing staff
Apprenticeships ensure that the workforce has the practical skills needed for the business in the future
You can employ an apprentice who's aged 16 up to any age and from any background.
There is no age cap on apprenticeships and funding
If you employ an apprentice below the age of 25, you are not required to pay employer National Insurance
contributions for them.

*Stats taken from apprenticeships.gov.uk

What is an apprenticeship? The rest of the apprentice’s time is spent applying
knowledge, skills, and behaviours in the workplace.
An apprenticeship is a formal system of training At the end of it, the apprentice will gain official

people in a set profession with a mixture of ‘on’ and certification, which will be equivalent to or

‘off’ the job training and often accompanying study, include traditional qualifications such as NVQs.

it is a real job where the apprentice can learn, gain Apprenticeships are supported by work on English
experience and get paid. Any apprentice must be and Maths related subjects called Functional Skills
an employee with a contract of employment and in England, Core Skills in Scotland, and Essential
holiday leave. Skills in Wales and Northern Ireland.
Apprentices are developed to help plug the skills It can take between two and four years to complete
gaps in the sector and offer an education route that a floorlaying apprenticeship depending on where
is vocational. An apprenticeship combines hands- in the UK the apprentice is based, what level the
on work with the opportunity to train and obtain apprenticeship is and any previous experience the

qualifications, it is a paid position with at least 20% apprentice has. Apprenticeships are funded from
of the apprentice’s time set aside for learning, contributions made by both the Government and an
usually at a college or with a training provider. employer.

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