WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP? Apprenticeships are available for all ages. It is a programme of learning specific to the apprentice’s needs, enabling them to gain knowledge and develop skills, behaviours, attitudes, and experience that lead to a successful career through a mixture of on and off-the-job training relevant to their chosen occupation.
CAN APPRENTICESHIPS BE USED TO UPSKILL CURRENT STAFF?
As well as being ideal for recruiting new team members, apprenticeships also offer a cost-effective way to upskill current employees and bridge any skills gap that you may have. The benefits of upskilling existing employees include: • Tailored skillsets • Enhanced skills, knowledge, behaviours and attitudes • Greater job satisfaction
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• Improved staff retention • Investment in the future • Improved productivity • A positive return on investment and more.
HOW MUCH DO I NEED TO PAY MY APPRENTICE?
Apprentices are entitled to the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage. Please visit the Government minimum wage website for the current rate of pay: www.gov.uk/nationalminimum-wage. Apprentices are entitled to a minimum 20 days annual leave a year excluding bank holidays.
GRANTS
Grants may be available, contact 01642 865 557 for further information.
