Why Recruit an Apprentice?
Apprenticeships provide a balanced employee with practical skills through the completion of an NVQ, technical training, and numeracy and literacy. The mixture of on and off the job learning ensures they learn the skills that work best for your business. Apprenticeships can bring the following business benefits – increased productivity, improved competitiveness and a committed and competent work-force.
‘The apprentice scheme has been a great success and has provided our company with the essential skilled craftsmen needed. I say that our team of trained apprentices have been the reason that our company is expanding in spite the economic climate.’ Steve Gay, Director of Rotherham Fireplace Centre.
What Support is available?
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology provide the following support.
- Dedicated sector specialist Business Advisors will visit you and discuss requirements
- Free Advertisement of Apprenticeship Vacancy
- Free Learner find and recruitment support
- Regular updates on progress
- Ongoing support throughout the duration of the Apprenticeship
- Advise on other training and funding available
What type of Apprenticeship training is available?
Please find the range of Apprenticeship pathways Rotherham College currently provide.
‘In the current economic climate it has been imperative that Rotherham College continued to support local employers to encourage staff development and business growth. The availability of the Apprenticeship’s has really opened opportunities for both employers and our regions young people’.
Charlie Grayson, Senior Business Advisor with Rotherham College
If you would like more information on the benefits of recruiting an Apprentice, please contact one of our Business Advisors today, who will be happy to assist.