Apprenticeship Guide for Employers
Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way to grow your workforce—combining real jobs with training to develop skilled, motivated employees. Programmes last from 8 months to 4 years and suit businesses of all sizes.
Our team supports you every step of the way, from advice on funding and recruitment to onboarding your apprentice. Choose a full end-to-end service or tailored support.
For more information or to book a meeting with a dedicated Business Training & Partnership Co-Ordinator, contact the team on 01935 845392 or apprenticeships@yeovil.ac.uk.
Why Hire an Apprentice?
Hiring an Apprentice is a cost-effective way of growing your team, developing skills relevant to your organisation and improving your productivity rate.
Learn moreWhat Will it Cost?
Apprenticeships are one of the most cost-effective ways to introduce and train new staff to your business. The cost of training an Apprentice is dependent upon their age and whether or not your business pays the Apprenticeship Levy. Your business may also be eligible for additional funding when taking on an Apprentice.
Learn moreRecruitment Service
Find the right apprentice with our free recruitment service. We screen and interview candidates to ensure they’re a strong fit for your business and ready to contribute from day one. We’ll work with you to define the role, refine your requirements and create a job description that attracts the right talent.
You’ll also have a dedicated account handler to support you throughout—managing applications, coordinating interviews and ensuring a smooth, efficient recruitment process.
Upskill Your Team
Apprenticeships aren’t just for new hires, they’re also a powerful way to develop your existing workforce. Available from Level 2 through to Degree Level, they help your team build skills, boost performance and grow in their roles. Invest in your people, improve retention, and strengthen your business with tailored apprenticeship training.
Why Choose Yeovil College?
We already work with over 400 local and national businesses, so we have great experience we can use to give you the best results!
Read MoreA Smart Solution: Hire Apprentices Under 25 to Cut NIC Costs
Hiring Apprentices under 25 provides a cost-saving opportunity, while also promoting long-term growth.
Learn MoreThe Levy
If your organisation’s annual payroll bill exceeds £3 million per year, you will be paying into the Apprenticeship Levy each month. Are you getting the most of your Levy and utilising it for staff development? Find out how you can make the most of the Levy for your or another organisation’s workforce.
Learn MoreFind Out More
Our friendly team of Business Training & Partnership Co-Ordinators are experts when it comes to Apprenticeships and other training solutions. We’re always on hand to answer any questions you may have, support your business and we would love the opportunity to meet with you.
For more information call 01935 845392 or email apprenticeships@yeovil.ac.uk.
