Taking on an apprentice can benefit businesses of all scales, and within all sectors. From a sole trader taking on their first employee, up to large multi-nationals looking to upskill their Senior Leadership Team – there is an apprenticeship option for everyone. An apprenticeship can support your business to bring in new skills, perspectives, and ideas to a business; helping to fill your skills gap and support business sustainability and growth.

Apprenticeships run from Level 2 right through to Masters Level and are suitable for any age from 16 upwards. Contrary to popular belief, apprenticeships are not just for new hires, they can be undertaken by existing members of your team too.

There is a wide range of support available for employers who are looking at hiring one or more apprentice, including:

1. Tees Valley Apprenticeship Support Grant: teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/work/skills-support/apprenticeships/tees-valley-apprenticeship-support-grant/

2. National Apprentice Support Funding:

www.gov.uk/employing-an-apprentice/get-funding 

3. UK Government Apprenticeship Information:

www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/#

4. Apprenticeship Finder:

findapprenticeshiptraining.apprenticeships.education.gov.uk/courses