Hiring an Apprentice - John Ruskin College

Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way of training new and existing employees with the skills they need to excel in your company. With such a variety of programmes, Apprenticeships are becoming an increasingly popular form of training for businesses.

The way the government funds Apprenticeships in England has changed. Some employers are required to contribute to an Apprenticeship Levy For more information please get in touch with our Employer Services team on 01737 788316.

Want To Hire an Apprentice?

Complete a Business Request Form and arrange a chat with a member of employer services team.

Key Benefits

Training meets industry standards and is relevant to your company.
Additional benefits for Employers recruiting Apprentices aged 16-18 
Funding is available to support employers hiring an Apprentice over 19.
Apprentices are committed and motivated – they can see you are investing in them.
Application is through us – selected candidates are referred to employers.
96% of employers that take on an apprentice report benefits to their business* 
Our close links with the National Apprenticeship Service  gives you extra support.

* statistic taken from the National Apprenticeship Service   

Support for Employers

To view the latest information about employing an apprentice and how apprenticeship funding works, please visit the government website.