Traineeships - Benefits for Employers / Traineeships / Apprenticeships / Shipley College

A trainee is a young person, aged 16 - 24* who is looking to improve their skills and experience to help them on their first steps to employment or an apprenticeship.

The benifits of having a traniee

A short training programme funded by the government with no costs involved.
As an employer, you may be entitled to a £1000 incentive per trainee
Gives your current employees experience in training and mentoring
Allows you to design a programme that suits both the needs of your business and the needs of the trainee
Can help you increase the productivity of your workforce
Encourages young people to consider a career in your industry
Allows you to help tackle youth unemployment
You may consider offering an apprenticeship to the trainee after the programme if you feel they have potential.

If you are interested we will match you with a suitable candidate with no cost involved. Please contact the Business Development team for further information 01274 327211 or email jacquelinep@shipley.ac.uk

Or are aged 19 - 25 and subject to a Learning Difficulty Assessment (LDA) or an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) issued by your home local authority, you can also apply.