Upskilling existing staff is important for ensuring that your business can adapt to future challenges. By investing in the development of your current employees, you can create a more skilled and versatile workforce. This not only helps in retaining valuable talent but also prepares your team for new opportunities and roles within the company.
Apprenticeships are an exciting option for both apprentice and employer.
You can employ apprentices at different levels, from school leavers and university graduates, to people who want to further their careers or change career direction completely.
You can hire someone new or upskill an existing employee.
As an employer, you can get funding from the government to help pay for apprenticeship training.
The benefits for your business
Hiring an apprentice is a productive and effective way to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce.
- 86% of employers said apprenticeships helped them develop skills relevant to their organisation
- 78% of employers said apprenticeships helped them improve productivity
- 74% of employers said apprenticeships helped them improve the quality of their product or service
Other benefits of working with apprentices include:
- you can adapt their training according to the needs of your business
- they’re motivated to learn new skills
- you can expand and upskill your workforce
If you are an SME and would like support accessing skills training and apprenticeships, as well as government incentives and unspent Levy funds to pay for apprenticeship training.
Find out more about the TRANSFORM service here.
Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses that can provide your employees with the in-demand skills your business needs. Delivered in partnership with East Sussex County Council, local employers and training providers with only a small contribution required from employers when upskilling existing staff.
For businesses, it's a great low-cost way to upskill your employees with the knowledge to help your organisation evolve and grow.
Find out more about Skills Bootcamps here
CITB offer a range of grants and funding for training, short courses and apprenticeships to businesses to support upskilling of their staff.
Find out more here Grants & Funding for Training Courses - CITB