Apprenticeships for Employers

Invest in local talent and long-term skills. When you train people your way, you build a loyal, capable team that grows with your business. Apprenticeships help to shape the future of your company."

The content is extremely relevant and gives your employees more of a purpose within their role.”

I would recommend employing apprentices. They are a blank canvas and you can teach them the ways your setting runs. Show them good habits and model how you’d like them to be around your children and families etc.”

We’re proud of our Health and Social Care apprentices. They’re learning new skills, gaining confidence, and helping us give better care in Blackpool.”

I would certainly give taking on an apprentice a try. However, I would review all the CVs very carefully to make sure they have the basic skills to potentially fit in with your business."

Having apprentices has definitely had a positive impact on our business. By training them to our repair standards, safety procedures, and quality expectations, we ensure consistency in our work and protect our reputation for high-quality accident repairs. Also having apprentices supports long-term workforce sustainability.”

Our apprentice has made a genuinely positive difference to the business by bringing enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to learn that lifts the whole team. It’s helped us grow as a business while also giving someone the career opportunity they were looking for.”

Having the apprenticeship programme allows the business to meet corporate social responsibility to train the future technicians and engineers. It allows for a different avenue for young talented people to enter the business. With collaboration from the college, we have been able to tailor the business needs while supporting the Apprentices in their personal development. Overall, it has been a successful venture.”

Ultimately, apprenticeships fuel business growth, strengthen teams, and help shape a skilled future workforce. Choosing to hire an apprentice is one of the most impactful and rewarding investments an employer can make.”

To see young employees learn and gain knowledge of the business and the way we work has been very rewarding and satisfying.”

Investing in apprentices is investing in the future of your business. With the right support, guidance and patience, apprentices can develop into highly skilled and loyal employees. The long term benefits from retention and skills development to business growth far outweigh the initial investment.”

Apprenticeships are a long-term investment in your people and your business. With the right support, apprentices grow into skilled, motivated employees who understand your culture and add real value. The time you invest upfront is repaid through improved retention, capability, and future talent.”

If you care about the future of your business, do it.”

My message to employers is simple: apprenticeships are one of the best ways to grow your own local talent for the future. They allow you to shape skills around your business needs while giving young people real opportunities to develop and thrive in your community.”

It’s a good way of futureproofing your business with youth.”

Our apprentices continue to apply what they have learnt when their off-the-job training finishes. They are helping us fill critical skills gaps and they continue to drive innovation and are solving critical business challenges, boosting efficiency and productivity. They take ownership of problems, work collaboratively with others, and apply both theoretical learning and practical skills to deliver effective solutions.”

Apprenticeships create a win-win situation for everyone. They get the opportunity to learn skills on the job, gain nationally recognised qualifications and earn a salary as well.”

Apprentices are an integral part of our talent pipeline at Victrex, and the strength of our partnership with B&FC ensures we’re developing capable, confident individuals who are ready to contribute to our future success. It’s a partnership we genuinely value.”