Many businesses and sectors face modern challenges of skills shortages, high recruitment costs, staff retention and balancing diversity amongst its workforce.
Apprenticeship programmes develop a long term highly motivated, skilled and qualified workforce.
According to the British Chambers of Commerence;
- 78% of apprentice employers state that apprentices increases business productivity. On average a completed apprentice increase business productivity by £214 per week.
- 69% of apprentice employers state that apprenticeships reduced staff turnover
- 73% of apprentice employers state that apprenticeships generate a more motivated and engaged workforce
- 75% of apprentice employers state that apprenticeships have helped reduce recruitment costs