There are so many advantages to an apprenticeship we struggled to keep it to 5 – But we’ve picked 5 excellent reasons for an Apprenticeship!
So, for this month we are going to mix them up for both employers and apprentices as they both have priceless advantages which no other training course, college or university will give.
For this month we are going to focus on:
1: Hands on Experience
2: Paid to Learn
3: Helps Business Expansion
4: Grow Your Career while Learning
5: Student Discounts!
-Hands On Experience-
It’s common knowledge that apprentices work alongside the employer, generally with the assistance of a manager or senior member of staff to guide and support you through your learning and work needs.
What you learn on your course you will be directly applying to your work where you will see the results, either over time or instantly depending on what your project was. This can be hugely rewarding for both apprentice and employer which boosts moral and confidence in your abilities.
As time goes on your employer may give you more responsibilities and trust for other projects which is a fantastic opportunity to show your skills and abilities which could also help you keep and grow your career with your employer past your apprenticeship.
-Paid to Learn-
At least for an apprentice this is completely priceless!
If you were to take into consideration the cost of university where you rack-up debts which can take years to clear off, along with often being away from your hometown and family, it adds up very quickly. However with an apprenticeship you have none of this. In fact, it is the polar opposite as you earn while you’re learning AND start your career a lot sooner than waiting to graduate.
What better reason for an Apprenticeship do you need?
-Help Businesses Expand-
With a shortage in many sectors for qualified candidates, an apprentice is the ideal choice for companies to grow and expand along with plugging any potential skills gap in the company.
It can also assist companies expand by being a lot less of a strain on the payroll, often allowing companies to take on more than 1 apprentice at a time which can help grow the business quicker – we all know the saying ‘many hands make light work’ and none more applicable is it to apprentices within your organisation.
With government funding available for many organisations, lower salary requirements and less expectation on the company for company cars and other costly benefits, it makes perfect sense.
At The Apprenticeship Network we train all our candidates to the highest standards within all courses and subject with our panel of skilled and qualified tutors and coaches you can be sure your apprentice(s) will work excellently within your company as we encourage them to be the best possible employee to you and your company.
The Apprenticeship Network is also easy for you to signup to and find your ideal candidate. We are fully registered on the Apprentice government panel making it quick and easy to complete the process. Whether you have your own member of staff you wish to place on a course with us or you don’t know who you need yet, we can help you through the entire process with ease and speed so you can get back to doing what you do best – running a business.
-Grow Your Career While You Earn-
No other study course, degree or qualification offer the opportunity to practice what you learn while earning at the same time.
Not sure what you want to learn? With over 500 courses available we are sure we have a course that will inspire and awaken your ambitious inner-self to follow your dreams or try something new. All courses you will be placed with an employer in or near your chosen location.
Know what you want to do? But need someone to take you on?
We’ve got you covered! Sign up to our employer finder and we will match you with employers looking for your skills and abilities. We have successfully matched over 5,000 candidates in the last year alone so you can rest assured you’re in safe hands and we know what we’re doing!
Yet another reason for you to do an Apprenticeship!
-Student Discounts-
We thought we’d keep the best till last! Who doesn’t love a little discount on your everyday purchases and those little treats for you or your friends?
All our apprentices will receive a free Apprenticeship Discount card with NUS Apprentice Extra which gives you discounts in 100’s of shops and online from your daily groceries to clothes and beauty. Your card will last as long as your course making it even better to be an apprentice.
What better reasons for an Apprenticeship do you need?
Candidates – To find out more about our courses, benefits and perks – Click here
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Employers – To find a candidate that’s right for your company or to sign up an existing employee Click here for a hassle free process
We understand it can be a minefield for employers – so we want to help you.
We also found this video from Gov.uk excellent and explaining how easy the process is.
