In today’s everchanging job marketing finding and retaining qualified staff can be challenging. An often-overlooked solution for these challenges is investing in apprenticeships. For National Apprenticeships Week, LMP Education are breaking down the benefits of apprenticeships for employers
How organisations can make the most of apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are government funded training programmes that are available for new and existing staff. Employers can choose to use apprenticeships in two main ways:
Recruit new staff
Employers can advertise apprenticeships as new roles within their organisations, using the system to find and hire new motivated staff. These employees will take on an apprenticeship programme while working full time. As these are new employees, they can be paid the apprenticeship minimum wage.
Upskill existing staff
Apprenticeships can also be used for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) of existing staff members. Like new employees, the workers will also be taking an apprenticeship programme alongside their day job. This is an excellent way for team members to develop further skills and knowledge in their current role or be promoted to a more senior position.
Benefits of apprenticeships for employers
Apprenticeships bring a wealth of benefits for organisations. Below are some of the benefits they present:
Grow your own talent
Recruiting apprentices or utilising apprenticeships for CPD allows you to grow your workforce from within, training individuals for the unique needs of your business while they gain a general qualification for their role.
Future-proof your workforce
Apprenticeships allow you to create a pipeline of future managers and leaders from within your organisation.
Fill skills gaps
Through apprenticeships you can address shortages in crucial areas and ensure your workforce has up-to-date, industry-relevant skills.
Support staff retention
Surveys have shown that employees value organisations that invest in their development. Providing the opportunity to gain a qualification to existing employees, or using apprenticeships to recruit new staff, signals to them that your organisation is dedicated to their career grown and development.
Enhance reputation
Improve your company’s image as a supporter of training, diversity, and community development.
LMP Education’s apprenticeship training and recruitment
LMP Education is an award-winning apprenticeship training provider. We can support your organisation in recruiting new apprentices through our free recruitment service or develop your business’s apprenticeship CPD plans.
To learn more, book a discovery call with the LMP Team.
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