10 REASONS TO HIRE AN APPRENTICE
Funding
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) provide funding to support you through MA qualifications
Succession Planning
By employing apprentices businesses can create a successions plan to bridge skills gaps and replace an aged workforce
Grow Your Own
Apprenticeships enable you to tailor qualifications to specific job roles, aligning them to the needs of the business
People
Apprenticeships are a tried and tested route to recruit new staff, re train or upskill existing staff
Productivity
Around 70% of all employers believe apprenticeships increase productivity
Future
Apprenticeships are a great way to futureproof your business by ensuring your staff have the skills required
Staff Retention
80% of companies who employ an apprentice have reported a significant increase in employee retention
Convenience
Apprenticeships are designed in a way which means a large proportion of the learning is carried out in the workplace
Return on Investment (ROI)
Apprenticeships provide a great ROI, the cost to benefit ratio is far higher than hiring a skilled employee
Opportunity
Modern Apprenticeships provide the skills employers are looking for and are a great way to kick start your career
