Apprenticeships are Government funded qualifications for 16-19 year olds.   The Apprenticeship enables you, the employer, to tailor a training programme to meet your business needs and those of the learner . It is also possible for existing employees aged 16-19 to take advantage of this training.

This means that the learner will not only be technically competent but will also have complementary skills to make them more effective in the workplace.  Click on headings below to view and hide answers to some FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).

	What's the catch? There isn't one.  All we ask is that you provide a suitable work placement, day release to attend the Witham Campus each week and pay the learner a salary (current minimum £80). Of course, if you want to offer them permanent employment during the programme and give them the opportunity to progress to an Advanced Apprenticeship, you may do so at any time.  However, if you do, we do hope that you will continue to support and encourage the young person to achieve their full potential by allowing day release and NVQ assessment facilities to complete their training programme.
	What does the placement have to provide? The learner should be able to experience all the day to day activities and routines of a busy working environment.  Learners gain the most from a real work situation and will gather evidence for their NVQ from working in the organisation. They should be part of the team and be able to utilise all their skills to the advantage of your business.
	What are the Benefits to My Company? An additional pair of hands with valuable Retail, Administration or Customer Service skills Tailored training to meet your needs Continual training and support provided at no cost to your business No recruitment agency fees to pay Time to assess a learner's potential and, on completion, a qualified and competent young person
	What do Employers need to do? To view learners' CVs please select a category:  Administration  IT  Accountancy (AAT)  Customer Service Call Handling  Email Julia or Sue or phone them on 01376 521411 for further information and progress the next steps.