Are you using the Kickstart Scheme?

Have you considered what options are available at the end of the 6 month placement that will benefit your company and your new employee?

Using the Kickstart Scheme is a fantastic way to offer a young person a start in employment. Apprenticeships provide the perfect progression route from this scheme as a way to retain and continue to grow talent in your company whist investing in your new employee.

How apprenticeships work

Apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with working towards a nationally recognised qualification. 

Apprentices are mostly work based, with some requiring time each week attending College to expand their knowledge and skills.

Funding for apprenticeships is available for all non-levy companies.

How Employers benefit

Hiring an apprentice is a way to develop a motivate, skilled and qualified workforce for the future as well as increase productivity and reduce staff turnover. 

Apprenticeships are not only available for new staff - you can upskill your existing workforce too. Courses range from a level 2 all the way up to a level 7 Master's degree with courses for all industries.

A number of apprenticeships are run solely in the workplace.

How Apprentices benefit

Apprenticeships give the individual he best of both worlds: the chance to work towards a nationally recognised qualification and develop a career at the same time, without the student debt!

Apprenticeships are available to anyone over the age of 16.

If you'd like to find out more or to talk through what other options are available, please contact Laura May on 07584 186764 or email laura.may@blackpool.ac.uk