Been thinking about taking on an apprentice? JTL believes that this is the time to be optimistic and as Britain goes back to work JTL are on hand to support the future training needs for our industry, and to ensure the pipeline of skilled tradespeople continues.

Join us on 16 June at 1pm for a live webinar with JTL covering everything businesses need to know about taking on apprentices.

With a huge skills shortage in the UK, as well as an ageing workforce and costs of recruitment skyrocketing, now is the time to consider taking on the next generation of skilled tradespeople – apprentices. One way to combat the skills shortage is having more apprentices in the industry. However, there are a number of myths that are deterring businesses from taking young workers on.

Some people believe that because apprentices are young, they’ll lack motivation. This simply isn’t the case. JTL ensures all recommended apprentices have undertaken a rigorous entry assessment, so we know they’re serious about learning a trade. Pass rates are consistently higher than the national average, meaning we produce quality, dedicated tradespeople of the future.

But what if once the apprentice achieves their skills, they set up on their own? Encouragingly, an independent UK Government study revealed that 1/3 of businesses found their apprentices to be more loyal than other members of staff. Ultimately, apprenticeships provide opportunities to create strong working relationships, allowing you to grow your business from the bottom up.

Many believe that it’s not cost effective to take on apprentice, when in actual fact, if a small to medium employer takes on a 16-18 year old they will actually receive money back for taking on an apprentice. Plus, the training is free for companies with under 50 staff and if staff exceed this number, you only pay 5% of the training cost. All an employer must meet are the costs of employing the apprentice.

Taking on an apprentice can be a rewarding and positive experience for both you and your existing employees. If you would like to find out more JTL would welcome any questions or queries you may have around the apprenticeship process and indeed your own personal training needs, please register now.

Webinar: Advice for taking on an apprentice