Apprenticeships are work-based learning programmes that enable businesses to upskill their workforce with nationally-recognised qualifications. It has been well established that Apprenticeships increase productivity, help retain loyal employees and save businesses money.
DS Smith have been working with 樱桃福利视频 for almost a year since the Apprenticeship Levy came into force, with 樱桃福利视频 being their preferred training provider for Wales.
DS Smith is no different to any other company who have to realise the potential of their people in order to grow and the Apprenticeship Levy in England has prompted them to mirror the offer they have in England to both their Welsh counterparts and Scottish counterparts.
Hayley Teague, Apprenticeship Levy Fund Administrator at DS Smith, shares her top three reasons why they chose to engage, inspire and grow with Apprenticeships:
1. Upskilling existing staff
鈥淎s a business we are concentrating on upskilling our current workforce as part of our corporate plan, to realise the potential of our people, and I think it鈥檚 important that they grow with us and this is the best way to do it, through Apprenticeships. They also get a qualification so it鈥檚 a win-win for the business and the candidate.鈥
2. Tailored programmes
鈥溣L腋@悠 stood out because of the way they tailor-make the actual Apprenticeships to suit the business. I would encourage people to take advantage of 樱桃福利视频鈥檚 Apprenticeship scheme. They are professional and the delivery is superb.鈥
3. Staff Professional Development
鈥淎pprenticeships are part of our learning and development strategy. They enable us to progress our staff to higher positions within the company, as well as enabling our staff to share their new knowledge with others in their teams.鈥
Did you know that all our Apprenticeships are fully-funded through the Welsh Government? We access the funding so your business doesn鈥檛 have to pay a penny! And if you鈥檙e paying into the Apprenticeship levy, now is the best time to make the most of it and hire an Apprentice or engage and inspire your current workforce.
So the question is, can you afford聽not聽to upskill your workforce with Apprenticeships? Visit聽www.acttraining.org.uk/employers聽or email info@acttraining.org.uk to find out more.