How to recruit an apprentice
Benefits to you
Our catering apprentices with Prince Charles.
We are taught by excellent chefs who have great knowledge and are experts in the industry. Plus the facilities are fantastic and we're always trying out new and exciting recipes.
”Iain Woodhead, NVQ Level 3 Professional Cookery apprentice.
From the first call to us and the initial assessment of your skills needs through to the successful completion of training programmes, our dedicated team will work with you to provide training solutions for your business and support you with your funding application for the Apprenticeship Grant for Employers.
To fast-track your business and equip your employees with the right skills for the job, please contact us on 01298 28321
Employing an apprentice will give you:
- A more cost effective training option
- The opportunity to mould your employee through training and on-the-job work experience.
- Considerable value put back into your workplace.
What apprenticeships do we offer?
- Customer service
- Leadership and Management
- Childcare
- Health and Social Care
- Hairdressing
- Hospitality and Catering
- Motor vehicle
- Engineering.
Making smart choices to make smart profits
Many small and medium size companies are expanding their workforce through apprenticeships, even in the uncertain climate of business today.
That's because a skillled workforce can help you get through this difficult climate and infact your investment may improve your productivity and make you more competitive.
Your apprentice would be eager, motivated, flexible and loyal to your company. They have chosen to work and study at the same time, which shows that they are keen to gain all the experience they can while still seeing their qualification as important, that's a plus for you.
Facts for you and your business?
- It's a work based programme designed around you the employer.
- You can use an apprenticeship for your current or new staff.
- You can get funding for training of 16 - 18 year olds.
- We will charge you a competitive rate for training of anyone 19 years old.
- The courses have been genuinely developed with industry in mind.
Facts in numbers
- 80% of those employers who employ apprentices agree they make their workplace more productive.
- 81% of consumers favour using a company which takes on apprentices.
- Employers who take on a 16-18 year old apprentice only pay their salary. The Government will fund their training.
- Over 100,000 employers offer Apprenticeship places in over 190 job roles across a wide range of sectors.
- 88% of employers who employ apprentices believe that Apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce.
- 83% of employers who employ apprentices rely on their Apprenticeships programme to provide the skilled workers that they need for the future.
- One in five employers are hiring more apprentices to help them through the tough economic climate.
What we'll do for you...
From the first point you notice a skills gap until your training is complete our dedicated team will work with you and provide you with solutions.
As your training provider we will;
- help you decide which apprenticeship is right for you
- explain the funding
- discuss and agree a training plan
- help you to recruit your apprentice through the Apprenticeship Vacancy online service (AVOL)
- support your existing members of staff
- manage the training and evaluation process.
How you can support us...
- Endorse the partnership
- Work with and support the Assessor
- Commit to the programme
- Be aware of assessment visits.
What next?
Give us a call on 01298 28321
We can arrange to come and see you if you'd prefer, or you can email us at enquiriesudb@derby.ac.uk.
