1. Apprenticeships: adding value to your business with: 1st2 Achieve Training

2. What is an Apprenticeship?  An Apprenticeship is a way for young people and adult learners to earn while they learn in a real job, gaining a real qualification and a real future.  Hiring apprentices helps businesses to grow their own talent by developing a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce  Apprentices can be any age 16 – 23  New recruit or existing member of staff.  Two levels: usually lasting from 1 to 2 years.

3. Apprenticeships Deliver  Lower recruitment costs  Own grown talent  Greater loyalty  Clear return on investment  Greater productivity  Increase employee satisfaction  Attractive to Customers  Government investment in your workforce

4. Employers really value Apprenticeships. They know if you have one you are likely to progress up the career ladder rapidly

5. If you’re a business that employs up to 1000 employees, you may even get a £1500 grant to help cover the cost of starting a new apprentice aged 16 to 24 years old. There has never been a better time to employ an apprentice. Visit apprenticeships.org.uk or call 08000 150 600.

6. Who are the National Apprenticeship Service? Subtitle here National Apprenticeship Service  Impartial Expertise  Free Vacancy Adverts  Account Management  Call: 08000 150 600  www.apprenticeships.org.uk