Employ An Apprentice

Resources for businesses considering hiring and supporting apprentices effectively. Topics include recruitment, training responsibilities, mentoring approaches, workplace preparation, and understanding what makes apprenticeships attractive to candidates.

Apprentices vs Conventional Employees

Apprentices have the same legal rights as regular employees, including minimum wage, breaks, and limits on working hours.

Breaking Down the Costs of Hiring an Apprentice

See what it actually costs to hire and train an apprentice, including often-missed expenses and where you can get government support.

Conducting Apprentice Assessment

Keep track of your apprentice's progress with ongoing assessments tailored to their pace and role in your company.

Employer Quiz: Would an Apprentice Benefit Your Company?

See if hiring an apprentice makes sense for your business by answering five quick questions about your company's needs and readiness.

Five Reasons Why Apprentices Are Great for Business

Apprenticeships help businesses build skilled teams affordably while improving productivity and reducing long-term hiring costs.

How to Mentor Other Apprentices

Share your apprenticeship experience to help newer colleagues grow while strengthening your own professional skills.

How to Offer a Competitive Apprenticeship

Make your apprenticeship program stand out by offering quality training, fair pay and flexibility to attract top candidates.

Prepare Fellow Employees for an Apprentice

Getting your team ready for a new apprentice takes planning and communication to keep everyone on board.

Provide a Supportive Company Environment

Set up proper support systems for apprentices so they feel confident, ask questions freely, and contribute more to your business.

Provide Relevant Training for Your Apprentice

Make sure your apprentice's training covers the skills they need for the job while matching what they're learning at college.

What a Candidate Wants from an Apprenticeship

Apprentices want real training alongside a qualification, with hands-on work that connects what they learn in college to their actual job.

What an Apprentice Can Offer Your Company

Apprentices bring fresh energy, fill skill gaps, and boost productivity while your company shapes their training from day one.

Your Commitment to Your Apprentice

Employers who hire apprentices should commit to proper training, fair pay, flexible scheduling, and treating them as valued employees.