Benefits of Apprenticeships
Over 130,000* workplaces offer Apprenticeship places because they understand the benefits that apprentices bring to their business including increased productivity, improved competitiveness and a committed and competent work-force.
Hiring an apprentice will:
- Improve your bottom line - Apprenticeships deliver real returns to your bottom line, helping you to improve productivity whilst also lowering training and recruitment costs.
- Fill your skills gaps - Apprenticeships deliver day-to-day and specialist skills designed around your business needs, providing the skilled workers you need for the future.
- Motivate your workforce - Apprentices tend to be eager, motivated, flexible and loyal to the company that invested in them.
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.
Improve Morale - 92%† of employers who employ Apprentices believe that Apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce.
Increase Productivity - Over 80%† 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.*
Don’t forget, your Apprentices could be eligible for Government Funding.
*Data Source www.apprenticeships.org, based on a survey by Populus, January 2009
† Data Source www.apprenticeships.org