Steps to make it happen
The next step is to discuss your exact training requirements with an Apprenticeship representative.
So, if you are ready to take on apprentices visit complete our online enquiry form or alternatively you can call our employer helpline on 08000 150 600.
You will got through the following steps;
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Step 1 - Our Apprenticeship representative will call to discuss your specific needs.
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Step 2 - We will help you identify a suitable training provider.
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Step 3 - You confirm the number of current employees and new recruits you want to start an Apprenticeship.
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Step 4 - Start the recruitment process. Vacancies are advertised on Apprenticeship vacancies (see below), where suitable applicants can apply.
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Step 5 - You choose your ideal candidates and then your apprentices start.
Recruitment made easy
Apprenticeship vacancies is the official online recruitment system for Apprenticeships in England and is managed by the National Apprenticeship Service. The system enables quality vacancies from employers like you to be viewed and applied for nationally by thousands of candidates that register onto our system, making it easy for you to attract and recruit apprentices.
Find out more about the benefits of using Apprenticeship vacancies »
Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of 16 to 24 year olds (AGE 16 to 24)
The AGE 16 to 24 year olds is aimed at helping eligible employers to offer young people employment through the Apprenticeship programme, by providing wage grants to assist employers in recruiting their first apprentice.
The National Apprenticeship Service will provide up to 40,000 Apprenticeship grants to smallmedium sized employers recruiting 16 to 24 year olds with a value of £1,500 to encourage new employers to take on new apprentices.
The £1,500 is in addition to the training costs of the Apprenticeship framework which are met in full for young people aged 16 to 18 and 50% for those aged 19 to 24.
Find out more about the AGE 16 to 24 »
Can't afford to take on apprentices?
Over the last year the NAS has been working with a number of Apprenticeship Training Agencies (ATAs) to help develop a new approach to supporting employers who wish to recruit apprentices.
ATAs offer a unique approach to the recruitment of apprentices. They are specifically designed to support employers who wish to take on an apprentice but are unable to in the current economic climate. In particular they can support employers whose order book will not currently allow them to commit to employing an apprentice for the full period of the Apprenticeship, but know that they will need fully trained employees when the economy picks up.
Find out more about Apprenticeship Training Agencies (ATAs) »
Useful Links
We have also listed a range of useful links to other sites where you can find out more information on a range of things from business support through to employment relations.
View our useful links »
Last Updated: 08/02/2012