Apprenticeship Training for Business
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Your strategic skills partner
Behind every successful apprentice is often the same combination: a motivated individual, the right employer, and the support to help both thrive.
That’s where we come in.
At Gloucestershire College, we bring employers and apprentices together, support both throughout the apprenticeship journey, and provide the guidance, mentoring and high-quality training needed to help everyone succeed.
If you’re thinking about recruiting an apprentice, or want to develop the skills of an existing employee, get in touch. We’d be happy to talk through what’s involved and how we can support you.
Not sure where to start? Get in touch for a no-obligation consultation with our expert team
Whether you are a seasoned apprentice employer or new to apprenticeships, our expert Business Development team can assist with recruitment and apprenticeships admin, as well as access to our candidate pool. Fill in the form to arrange a no-obligation consultation with one of our Business Consultants.
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HEAR FROM OUR EMPLOYERS
As a trusted partner of more than 1,000 local companies, we understand the skills needs faced by industry sectors and offer apprenticeships in a wide range of areas. Watch the video to find out about benefits to your company and apprentices.
Who can become an apprentice?
With no upper age limit, anyone can become an apprentice, from junior members of staff to senior managers and company directors.
Businesses are progressively adopting apprenticeships for both their new and existing employees; realising their significance in tackling skill deficiencies, infusing novel perspectives, promoting diversity, and bolstering employee retention.
Apprenticeships are an affordable staff training option
For levy payers:
All employers with a wage bill of over £3 million per annum are required to pay 0.5% of their total wage bill into the Apprenticeship Levy. The Levy can be used to train new and existing staff through Apprenticeship Training. At the end of the financial year, the levy resets - so use it or lose it.
For non-levy payers:
Non-levy payers can take advantage of Government funding with 95% of course costs funded. You'll only need to contribute 5% to the cost of apprenticeship training.
The government will fully fund apprenticeship training for SMEs with apprentices aged 16-21, who started their training after 1 August 2024.
National Insurance Contributions (NICs) Relief
Did you know that employers are exempt from paying Class 1 National Insurance Contributions for apprentices under 25, provided they earn less than £967 per week and are on an approved UK government apprenticeship standard?
With the recent announcement of an increase in employer National Insurance contributions from 13.8% to 15%, effective from April 2025, apprenticeships could be the smart solution for affordable business growth and staff development.
DISCOVER APPRENTICESHIPS AT GC
Click on an industry to view the apprenticeship programmes available.
What are the benefits of apprenticeships?
Apprenticeships offer real and measurable business benefits for employers. Investing in your existing workforce or recruiting new talent, apprenticeships are proven to increase productivity, improve motivation and offer real succession planning. Our training solutions will help your business:
- Increase staff retention and motivation
- Increase productivity
- Directly address any skills gaps within your organisation
- Grow your team whilst keeping your costs down
- Receive nationally recognised qualifications in your industry
- Receive on-going support from Gloucestershire College
Get in touch with our dedicated team today by emailing employer.training@gloscol.ac.uk
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