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.
Considering hiring an apprentice?
Choose the right training for your business
Find out how apprenticeships work, and explore different ways to help your employees learn on the job.
Check who can do apprenticeship training
Learn about who is eligible for apprenticeship training, including education requirements and any other conditions.
Understanding apprenticeship benefits and funding
Use this service to explore what benefits apprentices can bring to your organisation and calculate what funding could be available towards your apprentices training costs.
Find funding and support
Explore the different funding opportunities available to support you when hiring apprentices.
Check what you’re responsible for
Understanding your role as an employer when you hire an apprentice.
See what other employers have to say
Explore case studies that share experiences and insights from businesses that have implemented apprenticeships.
Get started
Find the right training
Find an apprenticeship that matches the job role you need.
Choose a training provider
Choose the training provider who will teach your apprentice's off-the-job training.
Create an apprenticeship service account
You need to set up an apprenticeship service account on GOV.UK to access apprenticeship funding and post vacancies.
Recruit your apprentice
Start your journey to recruiting the right apprentice.
What's next?
Have an initial assessment
Work with your apprentice and training provider to assess your apprentice’s existing knowledge and agree a training plan to match.
Support your apprentice
How to give your apprentice the extra support they need.
Plan what's next for your apprentice
What happens once your apprentice has completed their apprenticeship?
Celebrate apprenticeships and upcoming events
You can celebrate the positive impact apprenticeships have made on your business.