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Apprenticeship Group

Read about our Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeship offer.

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Foundation Apprenticeships

Foundation Apprenticeships provide work-based learning opportunities for secondary school pupils. Young people spend time gaining work experience in your business as part of their studies in S5 and S6. A learning provider will also support you by training the apprentice towards their qualification and help them to undertake real projects for your business. 

  • Get early access to future talent
  • No direct costs to you as an employer
  • Grow your business with skills you need
  • Develop employees as coaches and mentors
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Modern apprenticeships

New and existing employees can become a Modern Apprentice. They'll work towards an industry approved qualification and bring new ideas and skills to your workplace. A learning provider will help train your apprentice and we'll pay a contribution towards the cost of training. 

  • Fill skill gaps
  • Improve productivity 
  • Increase staff retention 
  • Access to cost effective training costs
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Graduate apprenticeships

Graduate Apprentices are new or existing employees of your business who are trained by colleges and universities. They'll spend around 80% of their time in work and 20% in training. It means the work and learning your apprentice does counts towards their qualification. 

  • Improve productivity 
  • Develop employees who'll understand your business
  • Fill any skills gaps
  • Diversify your business
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