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Apprenticeships

For more information on apprenticeships, download our toolkit.

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Find more apprenticeships resources from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) here.

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Apprenticeship Hub

The Apprenticeship Hub is an online service that provides expert information to help you recruit and upskill staff through apprenticeships.

Our useful online resources will help to guide you through each step of the apprenticeship journey, from recruiting your very first apprentice to accessing funding and incentives to boost your apprenticeships.

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T Levels

T Levels have been designed to prepare students aged 16-18 with the technical skills your business needs now and in the future. They combine classroom studies with an industry placement. The benefits for your business include:

  • Cost effective channel for recruitment.
  • Solution for entry level jobs.
  • Develop young people into your industry/business.
  • Provide extra help with on-site projects.
  • Provide opportunities for existing staff to develop management and mentoring skills.
  • Provide fresh ideas and new perspective.

For more information visit the official gov.uk page or for further employer resources, visit the CIPD’s page on T Levels.

Hear from some of the employers and young people already benefiting from T Level industry placements:

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For more information on these programmes, get in touch and we’ll connect you to the expertise and resources you need.

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