Why Apprenticeships

Why do you need an apprentice?

Apprenticeships are the gold standard of work-based learning and they play a central role in the Government’s plans for growing skills in the economy. They are considered an effective way of creating a workforce that has the skills and the attitude that employers want and need.

Apprenticeships are designed with the support of the industry and offer a structured programme that combines off-the-job training in the skills that are needed to do the job well, with real experience to consolidate the learning and demonstrate the apprentice’s competency.

Benefits to taking on an apprentice

There are many benefits to taking on an apprentice and working with Pearson in Practice, these include:

• Improves the bottom line
• Fills the skills gaps
• Motivates the workforce and increases staff retention
• More cost effective than hiring skilled staff
• Builds a workforce that has the right skillsand attitude
• Creates a more diverse talent base