Apprenticeships are hot topic right now. But has your business considered hiring apprentices? Creative Skillset brings together a helpful list of reasons which are sure to help you make the decision. So what can an employer gain from hiring an apprentice?
- You are bound to find a candidate with a great attitude. Apprentices tend to decide a career path early on, therefore are passionate about the sector and looking to progress up the career ladder.
- A stress free recruitment process. The National Apprenticeship Service will support you with finding a training provider and selecting an apprentice to suit your business needs.
- Save money. The government fund all or part of the training and the apprentice minimum wage is lower than the national minimum wage.
- An apprentice with specific skills. Think about what your company needs to secure its future in terms of skills, and then ensure that the apprentice is trained correctly.
- Stay on top of technological trends. Apprentices tend to be tech-savvy and can help your business keep up to date with what’s hot in the sector.