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SGS College apprenticeships combine practical on-the-job training with academic study, offering learners the chance to earn while working towards qualifications from Level 2 upwards. With flexible study options and industry-specific programmes, apprentices can enhance their skills, knowledge, and career prospects.
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Grow your business
Adding real value
Adding real value
to your business
Engaging in apprenticeships is the best way to mould your next generation of staff to your business needs. You can employ apprentices at different levels, from school leavers and university graduates, to people who want to further their careers or change career direction completely. You can hire someone new or upskill an existing employee.
As an employer, you can get funding from the government to help pay for apprenticeship training. We will appoint an Account Manager (Apprenticeship Business Development Executive) to support your business with apprenticeships.
Benefits
Take on an apprentice
Thinking of taking on an apprentice? Taking on an apprentice can be highly beneficial for employers. Apprentices bring fresh perspectives and enthusiasm, often contributing innovative ideas and energy to the workplace.
By training an apprentice, an organisation will see the following benefits:
- Fresh Perspectives:
Apprentices bring new ideas and enthusiasm to the workplace. - Tailored Skill Development:
Employers can train apprentices to meet specific business needs and culture. - Increased Loyalty:
Apprentices often stay with the company that invested in their training, reducing turnover. 90% of SGS Apprentices stay with their company following completion. - Cost-Effective:
Apprenticeships can be a cost-effective way to develop skilled workers. - Enhanced Productivity:
Well-trained apprentices can contribute to increased productivity and efficiency. - Support for Experienced Staff:
Apprentices can assist experienced employees, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks. - Positive Company Image:
Supporting apprenticeships can enhance the company's reputation and demonstrate a commitment to workforce development.
Considerations
Before taking on
Before taking on
an apprentice
What does my organisation need to consider before taking on an apprentice?
- Mentorship: Designate experienced employees to mentor and guide the apprentice.
- Compliance: Understand and comply with relevant apprenticeship regulations and standards. SGS College has an experienced Employer Engagement Team on hand to help you with any queries you have.
- Structured Program: Develop a structured apprenticeship program with clear goals and milestones. SGS College will help you to design this programme of learning when we discuss your training needs.
- Meaningful Work: Ensure the apprentice's role offers real learning opportunities and isn't just filling gaps. An apprenticeship programme must align with the criteria within the apprenticeship standards. Our delivery team will help you to ensure that these development opportunities are available.
- Financial Investment: Be prepared for the financial costs associated with training and supporting an apprentice. Your organisation will need to cover all salary costs, your apprenticeship digital account can only be used for the apprenticeship training.
- Long-Term Commitment: Consider the long-term commitment and potential for future employment.
- Workplace Integration: Plan how to integrate the apprentice into your team and company culture.
- Performance Monitoring: Establish a system for regular performance reviews and feedback. SGS College will review progress with you and your apprentice every 2-3 months
- Off the job training. All apprentices are required to spend a minimum of 6 hours per week (irrespective of the hours worked by the apprentice) of their employment hours in off the job training.
Some of this will be their time at college and in one-to-one training with their assessor in the workplace. There is also lots of training in the workplace relating to the apprenticeship that can contribute to the off the job training, such as:
- Health and safety training
- Employer induction programme
- Learning about new equipment, systems or processes
- Learning new IT systems
- Shadowing
- Mentoring
- Industry visits
- Time spent within a supply chain or different department
It is permissible for some of the off the job training to take place within a live environment. Provided the activity is teaching new skills, knowledge and behaviours that are related to the apprenticeship it will contribute to the off-the-job requirement.
Recruitment Process
Supporting Your Recruitment Journey
We will appoint an account manager to support your business with apprenticeships. The account manager will arrange a visit to explain the process, establish your training and recruitment needs, and go through all the details, costs, and incentives. We will carry out a skills-scan to identify the apprenticeship programme that provides the best fit with your training requirements.
We will then:
- Advertise your vacancy to our talent pool, which includes over 4000 full-time Further Education students, on social media, on our college website, and through the government apprenticeship website (for a minimum of 2 weeks).
- Screen and pre-interview the candidates to check they meet yours and our entry requirements, and assess their current levels of Maths and English.
- Send you a shortlist of applicants for your final selection.
If there are many suitable candidates, we can help you arrange a selection day for you to choose the best person for your business.
Once your apprentice starts employment, the college lecturer/assessor will arrange a start-up meeting with the apprentice and the workplace supervisor to map out the training and assessment programme. The lecturer/assessor will be your key contact for all issues relating to training, and the account manager will continue to support your business through the entire journey.
Register Your Interest
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At SGS College, we offer bespoke training solutions tailored to your business needs. Whether you're looking to develop leadership skills, embrace digital transformation, or enhance customer service, we've got the right training for you.
Interested in learning more? Contact us to discuss your requirements and start your journey towards success.
Interview Criteria
- That you meet the requirements of the job role
- That the apprenticeship is at the appropriate level for you
- That you have researched the company and the job role and that you are well prepared for the employer interview
- That you have the required levels of maths and English to succeed
- We will also ask you about any support needs you may have. Please ensure you bring copies of your certificates if invited to interview