Given the current economic climate it is more important than ever to be certain that your employees have the right skills in order to gain competitive advantage in the marketplace. One option to help your staff get the necessary training, while still making your business profitable is to consider apprenticeships.
Here are just a few of business benefits of apprenticeships:
- 80% of those employers who employ apprentices agree they make their workplace more productive
- 81% of consumers favour using a company which takes on apprentices
- 88% of employers who employ apprentices belive that apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce
- 83% of employers who employ apprentices rely on the apprenticeships programme to provide the skilled workers that they need for the future
- 77% of employers believe apprenticeships make them more competitive
- 80% of employers feel that apprenticeships reduce staff turnover
- 57% of employers reported a high proportion of their apprentices going on to management positions within the company.*
*statistics from http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/
What are apprenticeships?
Apprenticeships are a blend of practical experience gained by working and learning alongside experienced colleagues in the workplace, and attending a college or training centre to be taught the key skills and technical knowledge that underpin the job being learned.
Skills for Security offers you apprenticeship programmes in the security systems sector. We can make arrangements with the college and deal with the administration of the scheme, so you are free to manage your business.
Where can I find further information?
Employers
If you are an employer and want to learn more about apprenticeships in the security industry please click here.
Looking for an apprentice?
If you are looking for an apprentice to join your organisation, we can help. Skills for Security is a registered training provider for apprenticeships and therefore has access to the National Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service (VMS). We can help you to advertise your vacancy and find a candidate that matches your requirements. For further details please email rachel.morse@skillsforsecurity.org.uk
Training providers
If you are a training provider and you are providing apprenticeships, or would like information about training apprentices, please click here.
If you are looking to upskill your employees, there are funding opportunities available for apprenticeships, so please contact our Apprenticeship team on 08450 750 111 for further details.
"I believe everyone should employ apprentices because it is a great way to train staff to work to your company's high standards, without them having picked up bad habits from previous employment. The apprenticeship programme was invaluable to my career and I hope to instil the importance of qualifications to younger people. Having qualified engineers is also a selling point for my business."
James Oliver, Proprietor, Code Security Systems Ltd, London.
