Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are the lifeblood of our industries. A
sufficiently large, regular intake of apprentices is essential to
achieve the skills base the UK needs to compete globally.
Semta develops apprenticeship
frameworks for its sectors and is committed to
supporting the government’s aim of significantly increasing the
number of apprentices.
How apprenticeships help employers
Apprenticeships are a great way for employers to develop the
skills they need and get help with the cost.
As well as getting support for training - school and
college leavers, you can now tap into new funding to help develop
existing workers through Adult Apprenticeships.
Apprentice training not only ensures that your people achieve
national standards. It means you can keep pace with changes in
technology and working practices and develop people to their full
potential.
Training school and college leavers as apprentices gives you a
fresh supply of young people with the skills and knowledge needed
to secure the future of your business. Many apprentices have gone
on to become senior mangers and directors of the companies where
they trained.
Because much of the training takes place at work, apprentices
learn how your company operates and develop the specific skills you
need. That means they can make an early contribution to your
operations. And when experienced workers retire or leave, your
business need not suffer.
Why apprenticeships are good for career seekers
For young people apprenticeships are the ideal way to earn as
you learn.
You will learn the basics in a safe training environment and
develop useful skills by working on the job with experienced
people. You will gain a qualification that employers recognise and
proves what you can do.
Depending on your programme, you may also study one day a week
at college for a qualification that backs up your practical skills
with theory. Alongside that, you will develop other skills that
employers look for such as how to communicate, work with other
people and use IT.
During your apprenticeship you will be paid by your company.
Someone will supervise your training, check your progress and give
you support to make sure you achieve what you set out to do.
For people already in a job, apprenticeships are a way to
increase skills, enhance job security and improve career
potential.
Following an Adult Apprenticeship will not only give you a
recognised qualification. It can get you back on the learning
ladder and be a springboard to greater job satisfaction, more
responsibility and career progression.
For individuals seeking careers advice, details of the relevant
organisations that can assist you can be found HERE.
For more information on how to find an apprenticeship, download
this HERE.