To find out more about Apprenticeships here are some answers to some of your commonly asked questions.
How can I find out more about Apprenticeships?
What happens after I submit the form?
Who is eligible for an Apprenticeship?
Who pays the training costs?
Can any of my existing staff apply for an Apprenticeship?
Do all industries subscribe to Apprenticeships?
Is an Apprenticeship a recognised qualification?
Will there be a mountain of paperwork involved in recruiting or setting up an Apprenticeship?
Can I get help with recruiting a suitable apprentice?
How many other companies have taken part in Apprenticeships?
How are Apprenticeships developed and who sets the course content?
What is the Learning and Skills Council's involvement with Apprenticeships?
Are Apprenticeships a replacement for A levels?
I'm interested in taking on an apprentice – what do I do next?
How can I find out more about Apprenticeships?
Finding out more could not be simpler. For your free employer's pack, call 08000 150 400. Or, if you prefer, send us your details by completing the form on this website.
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Once we have received your details, one of our local Learning and Skills Council offices or a local learning provider will contact you with more information on what is available locally.
Alternatively if you are a national business employing over 5,000 staff across the UK, our National Employer Service will contact you to explain how we can help.
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All staff – whether they are new recruits or existing staff – are eligible to enrol on an Apprenticeship.
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The training provider will receive financial assistance from the Learning and Skills Council towards the cost of an apprentice's training only.
Most apprentices are employed by business and paid a salary that reflects their skills, experience, age and ability. A few apprentices will be on work placement with a business and get paid an education maintenance allowance, if they are eligible.
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Yes, existing staff would be eligible to begin an Apprenticeship.
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There are over 180 different types of Apprenticeships across 80 sectors of industry. This means there is ample opportunity to work and train in most careers. But Apprenticeships are not appropriate for all industries.
If you think there is a need for an Apprenticeship in your sector, approach your Sector Skills Council by contacting the Learning and Skills Council 
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Completion of an Apprenticeship is recognised by the awarding of a completion certificate.
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Your learning provider will support you through the training process by working with you to set up the training programme and managing assessments.
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Your local learning provider can help you recruit a suitable apprentice. They are also there to support you through the training process by working with you and the apprentice to agree a training programme and handle assessments and quality control.
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At any one time over 130,000 employers are training apprentices.
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Apprenticeships are designed by business, for business. Sector Skills Councils are composed of business representatives from the relevant sector or industry. They decide on the course content within their own sector. And because they genuinely understand your business, the training will be relevant.
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The Learning and Skills Council manages Apprenticeships as a national programme through its network of training providers.
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Apprenticeships are not a replacement for A levels. They are intended to be an alternative option for those who are keen to get into the workplace and earn a wage while gaining experience and qualifications.
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The next step is to send us your details by going to the Next Steps section on this website. Or if you prefer call 08000 150 400 and give us your details over the telephone.
Once we receive your details a local skills broker will contact you to discuss your exact training requirements.
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'Apprenticeships are a very good way for the company to plan for their future requirements in terms of management positions.'
Dunlop Aerospace