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Employers - Apprenticeships

Invest in your company’s future with an Apprenticeship at Lowestoft College.

If you’re running a business and want to build on your workforce why not consider taking on an apprentice?

An apprentice is a great way to invest in our company’s future and help make sure your employees have the skills and qualifications needed in the coming years. Apprenticeships combine training at work with College sessions giving people the chance to earn while they learn.

What is an Apprenticeship?

An Apprenticeship isn’t just a job; it’s the first step towards a long-term career. Your business could join the hundreds across the region that have benefited so far from training an apprentice.

Apprentices learn through a combination of ’on and off the job’ education and training. On the job they work alongside your staff and the rest they learn at College.

Finding the right Apprenticeship

An Apprentice may be an existing member of staff, alternatively our Employer Services team can help you to find the right Apprentice and advise you on the best programme to benefit your business and the individual.

We offer Apprenticeships in a range of business sectors, click on the links on the left of the page to find out more.

How long does an Apprenticeship take to complete?

Typically they will last at least a year and Apprentices work towards a National Vocational Qualification at Level 2, Key Skills and in most cases a technical certificate.

Advanced Apprenticeships will last up to two years (dependant on sector) and apprentices work towards a National Vocational Qualification at Level 3 Key Skills and a technical certificate.

How will an Apprentice help your business?

Apprenticeships help you stay competitive by developing the kind of people your business needs for the future. Apprenticeships provide:

Improved productivity
Motivated people
Relevant training
An answer to skills shortages

What are the employer’s responsibilities?

Most Apprentices are employed full time, Employers will pay a weekly wage of at least £95 (except in agriculture, where the minimum may be different). This will change to £2.50 per hour from October 2010.

Employers will be expected to support the training and work experience of their Apprentice.

Employers will be expected to ensure that the working environment meets legal and health and safety requirements.

Contact us

To find out more about how an Apprentice could benefit your business, contact Employer Services at Lowestoft College on 01502 525158, or email HERE .