Whether you’re looking to upskill your existing staff or recruit an apprentice, Hartlepool Learning & Skills Service is here to guide you through the process and help to develop and grow your workforce.

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Funding

If you’re a levy paying employer, you can use the funds in your account to pay for apprenticeship training and assessment (up to a funding band maximum).

If you are a non-levy paying employer, you can share the cost with the government.

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Additional government support during the economic recovery:

The government’s plan to kick-start the nation’s economic recovery includes an incentive payment for employers who hire an apprentice, from April 2021, the incentives will become more generous with a £3,000 payment per hire, regardless of the apprentice’s age.

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Digital Apprenticeship Service

The Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) is an online government portal designed to help employers manage their apprenticeships. Through thee DAS you can search for approved apprenticeship standards, find apprentices and suitable training providers.

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Why hire an apprentice?

• 86% of employers said apprenticeships helped them develop skills relevant to their organisation.

• 78% of employers said apprenticeships helped them improve productivity.

• 74% of employers said apprenticeships helped them improve the quality of their product or service.

• Training delivery can be adapted to suit your business needs.

 

Recruitment Service

Finding the right apprentice for your business can take time, and time is money! Let Hartlepool Learning & Skills Service take the pressure off with our bespoke Apprentice Recruitment Service. Our dedicated Apprenticeship Team will work closely with you to determine the specific skills and traits you are looking for in an apprentice. We will advertise your apprenticeship vacancies and shortlist the most suitable candidates so you don’t have to. Best of all, this recruitment service comes at no extra cost.