Employer Guide to Apprenticeships

What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a work-focused programme of training to an industry standard. The apprentice will gain the skills and knowledge expected within their specific industry by completing a mixture of on-the-job and off-the-job training.

Contents What are the benefits of hiring an apprentice?  4 How long does an Apprenticeship take?  5 What apprenticeships does Nescot offer?  6 What cost is involved in employing an apprentice?  7 What is a levy transfer?  7 Maximum contribution*  8 Are there any financial incentives for taking on an apprentice?  8 How it works 9 Is my business ready to employ an apprentice?  10 How will Nescot College support me?  11 How can I recruit an Apprentice?  11 When is the best time to recruit an apprentice?  11 How long does it take to sign up an apprentice?  11 The Digital Apprenticeship Service 12 Why you need an account 12 Roadmap for employers 13

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