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Hiring an Apprentice: What you should know
Published: 10th of September 2024
An Apprenticeship is a smart, cost-effective way to recruit a new staff member. Above all, it means you can train someone to work in a way that suits your operation.
Our Apprenticeship programmes have been designed with the growth of the region in mind; so that local employers can get the most out of hiring an Apprentice. The programmes offer a flexible menu of options that can be tailored to your business to best suit your organisational needs and objectives.
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With nearly 1 million Apprentices employed across the country, here are just some of the benefits employers have experienced that you could take advantage of too.
Nationally:
92% of companies that have taken on apprentices believe this leads to a more motivated and satisfied workforce
86% said apprenticeships helped them develop skills relevant to their organisation
80% have seen a significant increase in employee retention
78% of employers said apprenticeships helped them improve productivity
74% of employers said apprenticeships helped them improve the quality of their product or service
At The Sheffield College:
94.6% of employers believe their apprentice has had a positive impact on their business
91% agreed they were given sufficient guidance and information at the point of enquiry
94.6% had the candidate pre-apprenticeship process explained to them and felt it was valuable
87% of employers are likely to recommend the college's apprenticeship service
86% rated the professionalism of college staff as outstanding or good
Other benefits of working with apprentices include:
you can adapt their training according to the needs of your business
they’re motivated to learn new skills
you can expand and upskill your workforce
Interested?
If these sound like benefits you'd like within your own business, it's time to consider adding an Apprentice to your team. We can support you through the process, from advertising your vacancy to helping you recruit the best person for the role.
Get in touch with our Employer Engagement Team today on:
T: 0114 260 2600
E: apprenticeshipsandtraining@sheffcol.ac.uk
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