Employers - Recruit an Apprentice
So, you're thinking of recruiting an apprentice?
Hiring an apprentice is a productive and effective way to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. You can hire someone new or upskill an existing employee. 86% of employers have said apprenticeships helped them develop skills relevant to their organisation.
Apprentices are the best way to bring new talent to your business, allowing you to source and develop the best individuals. Being able to develop staff that know your business from their first day along with the right nurturing of their professional development should mean they remain loyal. Apprentices can also support the development of skills in your current workforce with their fresh perspective and up-to-date practical and digital knowledge. Apprentices will bring lots of renewed energy to your team.
It also encourages you to look at the way you do things because you are passing on your knowledge and expertise to people keen to learn the trade or business, enhancing your own skill development. Simply taking a closer look at what you do and why can lead to you making improvements and becoming more efficient.
Apprenticeship schemes help employers ensure that they get exactly the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need while growing a talented and engaged workforce. Also apprenticeships can be tailored to specific job roles, making them flexible to the needs of your business. The added advantage is that you will effectively train a new employee to think and act in the interests of your business from day one.
Keeping up with technological advances can be tough for any organization, Apprenticeships provide you with the skilled workers you need for the future, giving you a competitive edge and help close any skills gaps. Apprenticeships are an investment in teams at all levels, and a transformative tool for both people and businesses
The world of work is evolving faster than ever, so it’s never been more important to secure the best new talent to fill key skills gaps to build a resilient workforce. Apprenticeships are an invaluable tool for supporting businesses with any growth and resourcing strategy aiming to develop a workforce with skills that are matched to a company’s future needs.
You can read these employer testimonials to discover how local employers feel about engineering apprenticeships with SETA.
Follow the links to learn more about how SETA can help, from helping you recruit the right young person to choosing the appropriate qualifications and supporting you, the employer, throughout the Apprenticeship. And how we can support you using the Digital Apprenticeship Service.
Further information can be found on the Apprenticeships Employer Hub.
Please be assured that SETA's Advanced Apprenticeship programmes are approved by the IET - the Institution of Engineering and Technology - and the IMechE - the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Contact our Apprenticeship Team to see how we can help you:
Email - recruitment@seta-training.co.uk
Tel - 023 8077 1908
