Hire an apprentice
Employing an apprentice is easier than you think and there’s financial support and help available from the government.
Considering hiring an apprentice?
What is an apprenticeship?
Find out how apprenticeships work.
What is an apprenticeship?Who can be an apprentice?
Learn about who is eligible for apprenticeships, including education requirements and any other conditions.
Who can be an apprentice?Explore funding options
Explore the different funding opportunities available to support you when hiring apprentices.
Explore funding optionsUnderstanding apprenticeship benefits and funding
Use this service to explore what benefits apprentices can bring to your organisation and calculate what funding could be available towards your apprentices training costs.
Understanding apprenticeship benefits and fundingYour responsibilities as an employer
Understanding your role as an employer when you hire an apprentice.
Your responsibilities as an employerSee what other employers have to say
Explore case studies that share experiences and insights from businesses that have implemented apprenticeships.
See what other employers have to sayGet started
Find the right apprenticeship
Find an apprenticeship that matches the job role you need.
Find the right apprenticeshipChoose a training provider
Choose the training provider who will teach your apprentice's off-the-job training.
Choose a training providerCreate your apprenticeship service account
Create an apprenticeship service account to set up and manage your apprenticeships.
Create your apprenticeship service accountRecruit your apprentice
Start your journey to recruiting the right apprentice.
Recruit your apprenticeWhat's next?
Have an initial assessment
Work with your apprentice and training provider to assess your apprentice’s existing knowledge and agree a training plan to match.
Have an initial assessmentSupport your apprentice
How to give your apprentice the extra support they need.
Support your apprenticePlan what's next for your apprentice
What happens once your apprentice has completed their apprenticeship?
Plan what's next for your apprenticeCelebrate apprenticeships and upcoming events
Celebrate apprenticeships and upcoming eventsNeed more support?
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