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APPRENTICESHIP RECRUITMENT

National Apprenticeship Service Skills Development Scotland
(England) (Scotland)

The National Apprenticeship Service supports the
delivery of apprenticeships in England. It offers
free impartial advice and support to employers Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is Scotland’s

looking to recruit for the first time or expand their national skills body. It helps to create a skilled
apprenticeship workforce through its dedicated workforce that’s ready to face the future. They have
website www.apprenticeships.gov.uk. This website more than 1,700 colleagues across the country

has a dedicated employer section with current who work in schools, career centres and offices.
and up to date information on choosing the right Whether it’s face to face, over the phone or online
training provider, end-point assessments, funding, support, they are all committed to helping people

case studies and recruitment. There is also a find rewarding careers. Employers can develop

dedicated section for anyone wanting to know more their existing staff or find and grow new talent.
about what an apprenticeship is including cases Apprenticeships create a motivated, skilled and

studies, benefits, types of apprenticeships available, qualified workforce. They can tackle possible skills

assessments and much more. gaps, boost productivity and help a business stay
competitive.
Apprenticeships already benefit employers,

apprentices and the economy. High quality Skills Development Scotland work closely with
apprenticeships are essential to support employers Scotland’s industries to make sure apprenticeships
and to help the economy prosper in the years to meet their needs. They also administer the funding
come. Apprenticeships are a great way to progress for apprenticeships training, on behalf of the
in work and life and a great way for employers to Scottish Government.

improve the skills base of their businesses. The To find more information about Skills Development
National Apprenticeship Service also can help Scotland go to www.apprenticeships.scot/
recruit apprentices using the online vacancy system
where employers can advertise their apprenticeship
opportunities and has upwards of 8 million searches
for apprenticeships on ‘Find an Apprentice’ each NI Direct Government Services
month. A training provider will work with you to place (Northern Ireland)
the vacancy and assist you with the selection process.
Gyrfa Cymru Careers Wales
(Wales)
Ni Direct is the official government website for

Northern Ireland citizens. NI Direct aims to make
Gyrfa Cymru Careers Wales provides independent it easier to access government information and
and impartial careers information, advice and services. It does this by working closely with
guidance service for Wales to all ages. Qualified Northern Ireland departments and other public

Careers Advisers help individuals to become more bodies to collate key information based on users'
effective at successfully managing and planning needs.
their career development. They deliver independent Through NI Direct apprenticeship vacancies in
and impartial careers information, advice and Northern Ireland can be advertised and training
guidance (CIAG) at centres, in partner locations, providers signposted.
online as well as over the phone and via social media. For more information go to
For more information go to www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/apprenticeships
www.careerswales.gov.wales/contact-us
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