Hiring an Apprentice
Hiring an apprentice is an effective way to develop talent and improve a motivated and qualified team. Plus, it enables companies to upskill their workforce.
According to research, nearly 90 per cent of employees said apprenticeships helped them develop skills relevant to their organisation.
What exactly is an apprentice?
Apprentices are usually aged 16 or over and work in a specific role while combining studying to obtain the necessary knowledge and skills for that job. An apprenticeship role, therefore, counts as staying in full-time education.
New or current employees can be an apprentice but, you must pay them at least the minimum wage, which may differ depending on their age and the amount of time they serve under their apprenticeship. Additionally, the role must meet the following criteria:
- Allow apprentices to learn with specific skills for the job
- Receive time for studying or training during their working week (at least 20 per cent of their working hours)
- Work with experienced employees.
How do I hire an apprentice?
The first step in hiring an apprentice is to look into what type of apprenticeship you want for your business or organisation.
The second step is to search for what funding is available for the cost of training to your organisation.
Thirdly, find an organisation that offers training for the apprenticeship you have chosen.
Then, you can start to advertise the apprenticeship, which can be done through the national recruit an apprentice service.
Once you have selected your apprentice, you need to make an apprenticeship agreement and commitment statement.
However, if you do not want to hire and train the apprentice yourself, you can use an apprenticeship training agency, which will employ and train the apprentice when they are not working in your organisation.
Depending on which level the apprentice is at, apprenticeships can last anywhere between a year to five years.
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