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    Apprenticeships: Expert guidance

    Discover everything you need to know about managing a successful apprenticeship scheme – from launching a new initiative to successfully recruiting and retaining the brightest talent.

    Apprenticeships are an exciting and increasingly popular opportunity for both apprentice and employer. In fact, demand is increasing ten-fold – our latest applicant survey revealed that 52% of young people are interested in doing an apprenticeship. That’s risen by an impressive 42% over the past five years.*  

    From agriculture to marketing, school leavers to university graduates and individuals wanting to progress or change their careers, apprenticeships provide exciting opportunities for you to boost your productivity in a highly profitable way.

    Keen to discover more? Scroll down to explore our evolving hub of expert guidance from leading apprenticeship scheme employers across the UK.

    * UCAS pre-applicant data, May 2022

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    Attract the hottest new talent

    We make it easy for employers to increase the visibility of their brands, attracting the most savvy Generation Z segments into apprenticeships, internships and graduate roles and schemes. Get discovered at live events, promote what you offer in an Employer Profile or invest in a sponsorship package to build brand kudos.
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    Expert guidance

    Managing a successful apprenticeships programme: Five top tips from the experts

    A whistle-stop tour of the highs and lows of running successful apprenticeship schemes from our expert partners. 

    How to manage a successful apprenticeship programme

    Understand the nitty-gritty of apprenticeship programmes, with insights from the Association of Apprentices, Workplus, and Lloyd’s Banking Group.

    Launching an apprenticeship programme: Five top tips from the experts

    Keen to get started? Learn from those who’ve been there and done it, to help you get it right first time round.

    Where employers need to begin with apprenticeships

    Explore insights from a full and frank discussion of the whole apprenticeship sphere with Travis Perkins, Deutsche Bank and QA.

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