apprenticeships

Apprenticeships develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. Businesses that offer apprenticeships view them as beneficial to their long-term development.

According to the British Chambers of Commerce, most businesses employ an apprentice to improve the skills base within their business.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2018 Dorset LEP delivered two videos in partnership with Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and Skills Funding Agency (SFA) highlighting the benefits to Dorset businesses and apprentices. [link?]

Further information about Apprenticeships 

The Apprenticeship Journey for Employers

• Employer Journey

Apprenticeship Levy

• Pay Apprenticeship Levy - advice on paying an apprenticeship levy and how to report payments.
• Apprenticeship Levy Manual – this manual is a guide to the apprenticeship levy,  published by HMRC.

Apprenticeship Funding

• Apprenticeship funding: how it will work - how apprenticeship funding will affect employers from May 2017, including the apprenticeship levy and the online apprenticeship service.

Apprenticeship Standards

• Apprenticeship standards – the approved apprenticeship standards developed by employers.

Apprenticeship Training Agency

 Apprenticeship training agencies (ATAs) recruit, employ and arrange training for apprentices on behalf of employers.

• To find out more about ATAs and the ATA framework go to the ATA web page. 

Transferring unused apprenticeship funds to other employers

Information about transferring funds to other organisations in the apprenticeship service.

Useful resources for employers 

• Off the job training 'Flowchart' link
• Off the job training 'Top 5 Myths' link

Useful resources for individuals 
Become an apprentice - an overview for those considering becoming an apprentice.
A guide to apprenticeships - information about the opportunities and benefits of doing an apprenticeship with case studies from real apprentices.
Higher and degree apprenticeships - information for young people on the opportunities, progression and benefits of doing a higher or degree apprenticeship.