Apprenticeships — Boosting business recovery
The UK Government introduced the Apprenticeship Levy in 2017, leading businesses to examine how to train and upskill their staff.
Apprenticeships are believed to have made ... a comeback after the recent lockdowns, with 72% of employers saying they plan to take on more apprentices in the coming months.
If you’re not making use of your apprenticeship funding, here are some compelling reasons why you need to change your mind:
1. Value for money
The average cost of employee turnover is high, and involves recruiting and training staff onsite. Apprenticeships can reduce your wage bill (inexperienced apprentices are eligible for the minimum wage). And you’ll avoid disrupting existing staff, since new recruits will be able to access training via external providers.
2. High standards of learning and development
The content that applies to each apprenticeship is known as a Standard. It’s created by industry experts (trailblazers) who come from businesses, the public sector and academia. They ensure that apprenticeships are full of relevant content that’s designed to plug existing skills gaps.
Unlike many training courses, which are simply recycled each year, apprenticeship standards are continually updated to keep up with industry standards. Apprenticeships are therefore at the cutting edge of their sector, and can add their new knowledge directly to your business.
3. Flexible learning options
Learning can come in many forms, including coaching sessions, workshops, online classes, and seminars. Apprentices also go through an end-point assessment (EPA) to guarantee they’ve developed a holistic understanding of the topic and role.
4. Creating a culture of self-development
By introducing new apprentices, or upskilling current staff via apprenticeships, you’ll boost morale and bring a fresh perspective to your company.
If you do one thing this week, it should be to reflect on your company’s plans to build a talented, home-grown workforce using your apprenticeship funding.
Apprenticeships can help you rise to recruitment challenges and help you fill roles in software engineering, data engineering and software development. Firebrand can help you examine the opportunities open to you, training-wise, and help you develop the essential skills you need to future-proof your organisation.
For the past eleven years, we’ve been named one of the Top 20 IT Training Companies in the World. We offer apprenticeships, bootcamps, and more than 2,000 accelerated courses. Perhaps they are right for your team? Get in touch today for a consultation.