The Apprenticeship Levy is a levy on UK employers to fund apprenticeships. The purpose of the Apprenticeship levy in England is to put the control of Apprenticeship funding in the hands of the employer, through the Apprenticeship Service.
Apprenticeship training with APT is delivered by majority in the classroom. The frequency of delivery varies from programme to programme, from one day or evening a week, to once a fortnight. Apprentices are also expected to study outside of the classroom, using online and textbook resources provided by APT in working hours. The Apprentice will complete an End-Point Assessment at the end of the programme, assessing the knowledge, skills and behaviours learned.
Studies have shown that over 80% of businesses that employed apprentices found their productivity had increased due to this. Employing apprentices is highly cost effective and studies show apprentices increase productivity by £214 per week.
Positive long-term development
Taking on apprentices came diversify the skills you have within your organisation and they will often learn and be trained using new methods and technologies. It also helps your more senior members of staff enhance their skills, by training and relaying information to apprentices.
Increase Staff Retention
90% of apprentices stay on in their place of work following the completion of their Apprenticeship.
