Employers who employ a new apprentice between the 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021 period can receive financial incentives from Government.
This is to help the economy and businesses recover from the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19), pandemic.
An employer can apply for a PS3,000 payment for any new apprentice:
who have an employment starting date between 1 April 2021 – 30 September 2021.
They must have an apprenticeship beginning date between 1 April 2021 – 30 November 2021.
This payment is in additional to the £1,000 you will already receive for taking on an apprentice who’s:
Ages 16-18
Below 25 years old, has an education plan, health care plan, or been in the care and supervision of their local authority
How to choose the best apprenticeship training
First, find apprenticeship training. Then choose a provider.
There are many options for apprenticeships. They provide flexible, structured training that is tailored to your needs as an employer.
Apprenticeships can be designed by groups or employers that reflect the skills and attitudes an apprentice must have for a specific occupation.
Apprentices may be either a new or an existing employee. They must:
Minimum 16
Combine study and work to learn skills and knowledge for a specific job
You can spend as much as 20% of your working hours with your preferred training provider “off the job”.
What should you look for?
Apprenticeships are continually being developed and approved. This means that you can select the right apprenticeship training to suit your business.
Make sure to:
Find an apprenticeship program for your company
Take into account the training level and the duration
With the training provider, discuss your expectations
Selecting a training provider to hire an apprentice is the best way to find out how to hire one.
Once you have determined the type of apprenticeship that your company needs, you will need a training provider to train your apprentice.
Apprenticeship training is what you are looking for
Apprenticeship training based on job role or keyword
Training providers
You can also do a postcode search for providers. It doesn’t matter if your training provider is located nearby. There are many national providers that can offer training at home or online.
Learn more about apprenticeship training
The percentage of apprentices who have successfully completed their apprenticeship with the training organization
Satisfaction ratings for learners and employers
Strengths
Things to improve
Things to be aware of
It’s important to find the right training provider for you business.
Think about these things:
How well they communicate about training
What are other employers saying about them
What apprentices think about them
Partnering with your training provider
If you’re looking to hire an apprentice, your training provider can help you.
It is up to you to decide how you will work together. Ask them any questions.
Your training provider can help you:
Find the right training
Apprentices to be hired and interviewed
Get your apprentice ready for the workplace
Make sure your apprentice is in a suitable environment
Make sure that your apprentice has the skills necessary to succeed in your business.
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