Apprenticeships for Employers
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a paid job which offers hands-on work experience alongside off-the-job training. Apprenticeships help to shape the future of your business by bringing in fresh skills and developing a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. This provides an effective way to meet future skills demand, avoid external recruiting and improve staff retention.
How an apprenticeship works
Apprentices must spend at least 20% of their time on off-the-job training, however, they may need more than this if, for example, they need training in English and Maths. It is up to the employer and training provider to decide how the off the- job training is delivered. Apprenticeships include a formal assessment which leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
Apprenticeship Levy
- Apprenticeship Levy is an amount paid at a rate of 0.5% of an employer’s annual pay bill.
- If you have an annual pay bill of over £3 million you will have to pay the Apprenticeship Levy
- The allowance reduces the amount of Apprenticeship Levy you have to pay by £15,000 across the year.
Apprenticeship Levels
What apprenticeships we offer
We currently offer the following Apprenticeships:
- Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3
- Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3
- Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2
- Digital Marketer Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Healthcare Science Apprenticeship Level 2
- Healthcare Science Associate Apprenticeship Level 4
- Pharmacy Services Apprenticeship Level 2
- Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship Level 4
How can an apprentice help you?
Hiring an apprentice is a productive and effective way for any business to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce.
- Increasing employee satisfaction
- Reducing staff turnover
- Reducing recruitment costs
- Having the influence of fresh and innovative ideas to your business
- Progression opportunities to help you develop your workforce into managers or leaders
Apprenticeships are available to all ages over 16.
If you’re interested in taking on an apprentice, please contact skillshop@halesowen.ac.uk or call 0121 602 7777 and press ‘Option 6’
