At ConnectED Apprenticeships, our programmes compliment your business needs which ensures that the apprentice will learn skills that are applicable to their role at your company.
WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?
Apprenticeships are government funded work-based training programmes for people aged 16 and over, combining on-the-job training with study for nationally recognised qualifications. Any employees who enrol onto an apprenticeship programme are entitled to 20% off-the-job training which is delivered in a variety of ways, including day release, block release, online learning, classroom seminars, etc. The format of the 20% off-the-job element is specific to each programme - view our programmes for more information.
AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR ORGANISATION'S FUTURE TALENT
For an employer, apprenticeships are a great way to build a skilled and motivated workforce and allow you to build a future talent pipeline, skilled in your industry and specific business remit. Qualifications range between 1-4 years to complete depending on the level: Intermediate, Advanced, Higher or Degree. Apprenticeships require investment from you as an organisation and when done right, the reward is incredible for both the company and the apprentice.
By offering an apprenticeship you can ensure that the skills developed are matched to your company’s current and future needs. This will help fill any skill gaps and allow your business to source future managers and leaders from within, so you don’t have to worry.
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92% of companies that have taken on apprentices believe this leads to a more motivated and satisfied workforce
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86% said apprenticeships helped them develop skills relevant to their organisation
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80% have seen a significant increase in employee retention
(National Apprenticeship Service, 2022)
A BIT ABOUT THE APPRENTICESHIP LEVY
The following government website details the minimum wage applicable to apprentices - https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide/pay-and-conditions. ConnectED Apprenticeships encourages our partner companies to be competitive, where possible, so the hourly rate is at the discretion of individual organisations. Remember, only the apprenticeship programme fees can be recovered from the Apprenticeship Levy - the apprentice’s salary must be paid for out of the organisation’s budget.
Individual employers’ funding will then be made available to them via a new digital account, through which employers will be able to pay for training for apprentices via a recognised training provider, such as ConnectED Apprenticeships.
SAFEGUARDING
ConnectED Apprenticeships is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. A disclosure/status check will be sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service for apprentices that are over the age of 18 prior to enrolment.