An Apprenticeship is a nationally recognised training scheme allowing employees to gain qualifications whilst they work.
Apprenticeships are a highly effective way for you to invest in current and future employees while addressing the skills shortages within your industry.
We offer apprenticeships across a number of key sectors, from Level 2 up to Level 5, and have supported over 400 apprentices in over 350 local businesses during the last academic year. We also offer pre-apprenticeships, courses to equip young people with the experience and career confidence they need before starting a full apprenticeship.
Each qualification is co-designed with the support of employers, allowing employees to gain skills that will evolve with the needs of your industry.
From their very first day as an apprentice, learners are immediately able to apply the skills they have learned to their day-to-day duties – allowing you to rapidly upskill in the areas you need to most.
Offering current employees the opportunity to upskill and gain qualifications while they work also demonstrates your commitment to training and retaining the most driven, forward-thinking talent, and with many of our apprentices gaining a promotion after completing an apprenticeship with us, our results speak for themselves.
To find out more about apprenticeships, please contact the Business Centre on 01604 734323 or send an email to
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Apprenticeship recruitment
Unlock the potential of future talent while meeting your business needs.
Our Apprenticeship Matching Service takes the guesswork out of recruitment. We carefully review our database to identify candidates whose skills, interests, and ambitions align perfectly with your organisation’s requirements.
By partnering with us, you gain:
- Tailored matches - we pair candidates based on your specific business needs and culture
- Pre-screened talent - every candidate is vetted for readiness and commitment
- Time savings - we handle the search so you can focus on growing your business.
Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas, technical expertise, or long-term team members, we’ll help you find the right apprentice to make an impact from day one.
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Already have someone in mind?
Great news - you’ve identified a potential apprentice!
Our role is to make the process smooth and successful. We’ll handle the formalities, ensure compliance with apprenticeship standards, and provide ongoing support for both you and your apprentice. You must ensure that anyone you would like to hire as an apprentice meets our apprenticeship entry requirements before we can get started:
- Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship Standard - Minimum of grade 3 in GCSE maths AND English or Level 1 Functional Skills (or equivalent)
- Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Standard and above - Minimum of grade 4 in GCSE maths AND English or Level 2 Functional Skills (or equivalent)
If they do, please call 01604 734323 to find out more about your next steps.
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