Developing and Growing Your Business
Developing and Growing Your Business
Employing an apprentice brings significant benefits, offering a fantastic opportunity for growth and development. Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way to recruit and train staff, ensuring they have the skills to meet your current and future needs.
Benefits of employing an apprentice
Apprenticeships offer a productive and effective way to grow talent and develop a skilled, motivated workforce. They provide a cost-effective method to train both new and existing employees moving into new roles. Apprenticeships are designed around employer needs and lead to nationally recognised qualifications, taking 1 to 4 years to complete with a mix of on-the-job training, off-the-job training, and time at college.
Key benefits:
- Develop a qualified and experienced staff member
- Train employees to high occupational standards
- Create an enthusiastic, motivated workforce
- Increase productivity with skilled staff
- Enhance career progression opportunities
- Strengthen industry competitiveness
- Boost corporate social responsibility
- Reduce training and recruitment costs
How We Support You
As a well-established provider of apprenticeships, South Hampshire College Group has a dedicated team to help you recruit apprentices or develop existing staff. We offer a pool of talented, motivated ‘apprentice-ready’ students and provide a free recruitment service.
Our support includes:
- Guidance on funding and grants
- Assistance in finding and matching apprentices
- Continuous support for both you and the apprentice
- A range of apprenticeship standards
- Industry-expert tutors
- Regular updates on apprentice progress
- Employer Responsibilities
We work closely with you to ensure the apprenticeship suits the job role and meets your needs. The apprentice must be employed by your company, with most training conducted on-the-job with a mentor. Off-the-job training varies and can include day release or training away from the workplace. Upon completion, apprentices must meet industry standards.
Recruitment Process
- Introductory meeting to discuss training needs
- Promoting the apprenticeship vacancy
- Shortlisting and initial interviews
- Signing up the apprentice, discussing duration, expectations, and conducting a health and safety assessment
- Induction and ongoing support
Continuous Support
Our dedicated team supports you and your apprentice throughout the training programme, ensuring a seamless and rewarding experience. We provide regular updates and guidance, helping both you and your apprentice achieve the best outcomes.
The Apprenticeship Levy
The Levy encourages businesses to invest in apprenticeships. CETC as part of the South Hampshire College Group helps businesses understand and benefit from the Levy, maximizing training opportunities within your organisation.
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