Benefits of Apprenticeships Shipley College, near Keighley, Bingley, Bradford, West Yorkshire

Most people have heard about Apprenticeships but what do they mean these days? And how can they help your business access funding and new talented employees to drive your business forward?

Apprenticeships can benefit your organisation to:

Recruit new or develop existing talent for your business
Fill junior positions allowing existing staff to free up their time and take on more responsibility
Give your team new skills and energy
Give a young person a career opportunity.

By choosing Shipley College to deliver Apprenticeships you will benefit from:

Receiving personal and professional advice from our experienced Business Development Team
Making the recruitment of new roles simpler and cheaper
Accessing support & guidance from us throughout the process, from recruitment & selection to training & completion
Getting advice on costs & funding available for you
Simple and cost-effective recruitment

With choosing an Apprenticeship through Shipley College, you are not only helping a local young person to start their career, but you will also receive expert advice and support from the Shipley College Business Development Team to recruit new staff.

Support from the start:

Contact our Business Development Team to find out how we can help you.
We will support you through the recruitment & selection process, as well as throughout the Apprenticeship.
We will discuss with you over the phone or in person at your place of work to give you the information you need.
We will guide you through the process, including accessing funding, the options specifically for your organisation and how to move the process forward.
We have expert knowledge of the Apprenticeships qualifications available through the standard and can advise on how these can be selected to ensure the Apprentice meets the needs of the business.
We have a database of people looking for Apprenticeships and can help match suitable people to your roles.
We will advertise your vacancy externally on our website jobs board, as well as via social media. You are also encouraged to advertise the vacancy through your usual methods.
We can support you through the recruitment process being the first point of call for applications and can do the first phase of shortlisting. We can also answer questions from applicants about the role.

Sally Sneddon, Commercial Buying Manager, Keelham Farm Shop

'Will started his apprenticeship course in August 2020, as a Digital Marketing Apprentice and since then has gone from strength to strength in his role here at Keelham. The course has given Will strong groundwork for carrying out practical experience in his day to day job role. As an employer, we have felt supported throughout the course with great communication from his tutor and a clear understanding of what is expected from the course. We would recommend Shipley College for apprenticeship courses to strengthen our team in the future.’