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Hire an apprentice

Hiring an apprentice or upskilling an existing employee is easier than you think, and there’s financial support and help available from the government.

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Considering hiring an apprentice?

  1. Find out if an apprentice is right for your business

    See if you can hire an apprentice, learn the benefits and explore what other employers say.

  2. Compare apprenticeship training types

    Understand the difference between apprenticeships, foundation apprenticeships and apprenticeship units.

  3. Explore funding options

    Learn what payments are available to cover training costs and get an estimate of how much you can receive.

  4. Understand your responsibilities as an employer

    Find out what you need to do to support your apprentice.

  5. Get tailored advice on hiring an apprentice

    Answer a few questions and get guidance relevant to your business.

Get up to £2,000 for hiring an apprentice

For employers who don’t pay the apprenticeship levy and hire a new apprentice aged 16 to 24.

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How to hire an apprentice

  1. Find and choose training for your apprentice

    Explore ways to find training that matches the job role you need.

  2. Create an apprenticeship service account

    Find out how to set up and manage your apprenticeships and training.

  3. Recruit your apprentice

    Start your journey to recruiting the right apprentice.

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During an apprenticeship

  1. Complete an initial assessment

    Create a training plan to meet the needs of your apprentice and business.

  2. Support your apprentice

    Find out how you can help them throughout their apprenticeship.

  3. Plan what's next for your apprentice

    What happens once your apprentice has completed their apprenticeship?

  4. Become an apprenticeship ambassador as an employer

    Join the Apprenticeship Ambassador Network in your area and champion apprenticeships.
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What other employers say

  • 86%

    of employers said apprenticeships helped them develop skills relevant to their organisation

    Apprenticeship Evaluation 2023 Employer Survey Research Report

  • 77%

    of employers have reported improved productivity as a result of apprenticeships

    Apprenticeship Evaluation 2023 Employer Survey Research Report

  • 83%

    of employers were satisfied with their apprenticeship programme

    Apprenticeship Evaluation 2023 Employer Survey Research Report

  • 93%

    of successful apprentices go into work or further training

    GOV.UK Further Education Outcomes 2020/21

  • "Our apprenticeships have improved productivity because they’re learning on the job and they can give back more or less immediately."
    Caroline Ash, Production Director, Fashion Enter
  • "We want to invest in our staff, support them to progress and continue developing their skills and career prospects whilst at the council."
    Martin House Lancashire County Council
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