Supporting employers to recruit apprentices
Apprenticeships help businesses develop the skills they need while providing opportunities for people to gain experience and qualifications.
Whether you're recruiting your first apprentice or managing an established programme, it's important to understand your responsibilities and the support available.
Planning an apprenticeship
Before recruiting an apprentice, employers should consider:
- Choosing the right apprenticeship: Select a training programme that matches the skills required for the role.
- Finding a training provider: Work with an approved provider that can deliver the required training.
- Understanding funding: Check what financial support may be available towards training and assessment costs.
- Providing workplace support: Make sure apprentices receive appropriate supervision, mentoring and opportunities to develop their skills.
Supporting apprentices during training
Employers play an important role in helping apprentices successfully complete their training.
Regular progress reviews, clear objectives and ongoing feedback can help apprentices develop confidence and practical skills.
Employers should also ensure apprentices receive the off-the-job training required by their apprenticeship programme.
Find out more
The apprenticeship service provides guidance and tools to help employers advertise vacancies, manage apprenticeship records and access funding information.
Employers can use these resources to plan their programmes and support apprentices throughout their training.