Apprentices are usually keen to learn and want to prove themselves. Because they know you are investing in them, they often reward employers with loyalty and enthusiasm.
What do employers say about the benefits of apprenticeships?
A more engaged workforce:
92% of employers who employ Apprentices believe that apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce
Lower staff turnover, reduced recruitment costs:
83% of employers who employ apprentices rely on their apprenticeships programme to provide the skilled workers that they need for the future
A better image and greater customer satisfaction:
81% of consumers favour using a company which takes on apprentices
Increased competitiveness:
80% of those employers who employ apprentices agree they make their workplace more productive
What is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are designed around the needs of your business and can help transform your organisation by offering a route to harness fresh new talent.
It can be an opportunity to upskill an existing member of staff or to employ a brand new team member to join your workforce.
Retrain
Have you got existing staff members keen to develop new skills which will benefit your business?
New staff
We are confident that we can help you find the perfect apprentice to meet your business needs.
If you choose to re-train members of your staff or hire an apprentice, it can help with:
- Reducing business costs
- Developing a professional skilled workforce
- Providing opportunities to expand your business
- Improving productivity
- Nurturing talent to improve your services
- Giving your business a creative boost
- Constructing stronger businesses foundations
- Inspiring the future generations
Employer testimonials
We have had a relationship with Bridgend College for the best part of a decade, we try and take on multiple apprentices each year, in various fields. We feel it is an important part of our Business Development and at the moment have 6 full time apprentices. We have always received excellent support and dedication, often through challenging periods from Bridgend College, and we plan to continue this development in the coming years.
Tata Steel has sourced a range of Academic, Vocational & industry specific training from Bridgend College for several decades and we have always been satisfied with the service and training provided. The Team building & Problem Solving Training for our 105 new Apprentices is delivered professionally but in a fun, challenging and supportive way.
