Learning at Work Week is a unique annual event to build learning cultures at work. It aims to put a spotlight on the importance and benefits of continual learning and development.
Learning and development has certainly had its challenges throughout the period of the pandemic. However many businesses have utilised the technology available to provide remote learning and some will now combine this method ongoing.
Some of our trainees previously travelled to Manchester for study, this is now provided virtually and ongoing they will be given an option.
Lets talk Apprentices
Hiring an apprentice is a great way to add to your workforce, they are suitable for any level so you can hire someone new or upskill an existing employee in order to grow their talent.
An apprentice must be:
- 16 or over
- Not already in full time education
- Live in England
Your apprentice must undertake both on-the-job training and a minimum of 20% of their working hours as off-the-job training. You can partner up with a training provider to ensure that your apprentice receives the training that they require.
Funding is available from the government to help pay for your apprenticeship training. The amount of funding that you could receive will depend on the number of employees that you have and whether you are due to pay the apprenticeship levy, however, you could receive as much as 100% of the training costs for some apprentices.
Incentive payments of £3,000 are also available for employers who hire a new apprentice of any age, this incentive payment is in addition to the £1,000 payment employers already receive for hiring an apprentice.
At Pierce we are proud to support Lancashire Careers. Lisa Kennery, Director, is an enterprise advisor working with Queen Elizabeth Grammar School to develop effective employer engagement strategies and plans.
North Lancs Training Group have supported us when recruiting apprentices. Their support is invaluable. They offer a wide range of apprenticeships.
If you would like more information on hiring an apprentice please contact North Lancs Training Group on 01254 395355.
