Benefits of Apprenticeships

Over 130,000* workplaces offer Apprenticeship places because they understand the benefits that apprentices bring to their business.

• If you are an employer thinking about hiring an Apprentice you could now receive up to £15,000† of AGE grant funding from the National Apprenticeship Service.
• No Recruitment Fees – a FREE recruitment service to find you high calibre local candidates
• No Training Costs – the Government will fund Apprentices’ training so you have no training costs to pay*
• Low Wages – the average Apprentice wage is only £170 per week.^*

What do employers say?

Business leaders from a range of industries and backgrounds across England give their support for Apprenticeships and voice their ambition to help grow the number of places available.

Add value – 74% of apprentices add value within their first few weeks*

Improve Morale - 92% of employers who employ Apprentices believe that Apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce.*

Increase Productivity - 76% of those employers who employ Apprentices agree they make their workplace more productive.*

Build your Future Workforce - 83% of employers who employ Apprentices rely on their Apprenticeships programme to provide the skilled workers that they need now and for the future.*

*Data souce www.apprenticeships.org.uk.
†If you are an employer thinking about hiring an Apprentice you could now receive up to £15,000 of AGE grant funding from the National Apprenticeship Service. Terms and conditions apply.