Apprenticeships are available for individuals over the age of 16 and combines on the job training with study. You can offer this opportunity to new or current staff members. 

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Apprenticeships are available up to a university degree level and can be completed in a range of sectors. 

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Benefits for your business

If you offer an apprenticeship, you can: 

• introduce fresh talent and ideas to your business by recruiting new staff and upskilling current staff 

• align training to your business needs 

• boost staff loyalty and motivation 

 

Studies show that because of apprenticeships: 

• 80% of employers report higher staff retention 

• 92% of employers see a boost in workforce motivation and satisfaction  

The St Martin’s Group study on the benefits of apprenticeships found, that despite associated costs, UK employers see an average annual gain of £2,500 to £18,000 in output per apprentice during their training period. 

 

Cost

You must pay the apprentice minimum wage and you may need to contribute to training costs. 

You must pay the apprentice minimum wage. 

Your training costs could be partly covered depending on your business size and the age of the apprentice. You could receive a government contribution of up to 100%. 

Calculate your estimated training cost funding. 

Additional payments

You could receive additional payments of £1,000 for recruiting: 

• 16 to 18 year olds 

• 19 to 25 year olds who have an education, health and care plan 

• 19 to 25 year olds who have been in local authority care

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Duration

Apprenticeships can last between 12 months and 5 years and starts when the apprentice signs their apprenticeship agreement.

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