Businesses looking to provide apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are available for individuals over the age of 16 and combines on the job training with study. You can offer this opportunity to new or current staff members.
Apprenticeships are available up to a university degree level and can be completed in a range of sectors.
Benefits for your business:
If you offer an apprenticeship, you can….
- introduce fresh talent and ideas to your business by recruiting new staff and upskilling current staff
- align training to your business needs
- boost staff loyalty and motivation
Cost: You must pay the apprentice minimum wage and you may need to contribute to training costs.
Duration: Apprenticeships can last between 8 months and 5 years and starts when the apprentice signs their apprenticeship agreement.
Click here to access further information on the central government website
Apprenticeships with East Kent College
East Kent College offers apprenticeships in many industries, including:
- Business, Finance and Travel
- Construction and the Built Environment
- Education and Early Years
- Engineering, Manufacturing and Automotive
- Health, Care and Science
- Landbased, Environmental and Animal Care
Many of these will be carried out at the Folkestone campus.
The process of selection and applying is straightforward
- Explore the apprenticeships online and see the wide range of opportunities that are available to you
- Apply using the online application system for the apprenticeship you have chosen
- Come to an interview & meet the team, learn more about the apprenticeship and see if it is right for you
Click here to access the EKC website and find out more.
Apprenticeships via Kent County Council
If you have a career sector or path in mind and want to start earning and learning an apprenticeship could be for you. You’ll do real jobs for real employers; training on the job, working towards an industry-standard qualification.
- Start your career and start earning at 16 while you learn
- Choose from more than 250 careers – from health and social care to management, construction and engineering to banking and media, leisure and tourism
- Choose from 3 levels of qualification – from GCSE and A-Level equivalent up to degree level
- Get the same benefits and discounts as college or university students but avoid the costs of further education.
Click here to access further details on the KCC Website
