Thinking of hiring an apprentice? We have put together some key points to help you in your decision-making process. If you have any further queries, do not hesitate to contact the KEITS team.
What benefits does an apprentice bring to your business?
- Help your business to grow its skill base.
- Potentially allow you to access training incentive payments (currently £1000 per apprentice aged between 16 to 18 years old).
- Could contribute to your post pandemic recovery.
- Access to up to date support from KEITS’ highly trained and qualified staff.
- Increase long term employee retention.
- Bring fresh ideas and increase productivity.
What are the advantages of having a KEITS apprentice?
- We tailor our apprenticeships to suit your business needs.
- Our staff are on hand to discuss individual training and offer advice and guidance from start to finish.
- Increase the number of your staff with nationally recognised courses.
- Our Training Consultants provide expert support within your own business location meaning no lost working days while your employees attend college.
- Apprenticeships are not just for new staff, they can be undertaken by existing members of staff to upskill too!
What are the next steps?
- Contact our Business Development Department who will help you identify an appropriate apprenticeship for your business.
- If you don’t already have a candidate, we can help you recruit and advertise your vacancy free of charge.
- We will then screen initial applications and put you in contact with eligible and suitable candidates to interview.
- We will allocate a primary Training Consultant to work with you and your apprentice.
Additional Support for employers
KEITS have partnered with Peninsula, the UK’s largest employment law and health and safety consultancy. They are pleased to offer our clients a free initial advice service and easy access to their full range of packages on preferential terms. Find out more information here.