Why should you hire an Apprentice?

Apprenticeships cover a range of job types and provide a great, alternative way for you to hire for multiple positions of need in your business.

The UK currently has a tech skills shortage, which the government is tackling by using apprenticeships as part of the strategy to close this gap and get young people into tech roles.

How will an Apprentice benefit my business?

In a survey commissioned by the government, 86% of employers said apprenticeships helped them develop skills relevant to their organisation. A further 74% said apprenticeships helped them to improve the quality of their product or service.

The UK has a digital skills gap, and apprenticeships are a great way to get young talent into IT, digital and technical roles – supporting your needs and enhancing the skills the UK needs.

Crucially, hiring an apprentice will improve your bottom line. On average, higher level apprenticeships deliver £20 of productivity for every £1 invested – according to The National Apprenticeship Service.

What is the Apprenticeship Levy?

As apprenticeships are financially supported by the government, they provide a great way to reduce the cost of bringing in new talent.

The aim of the Apprenticeship Levy was to improve the quality and quantity of apprenticeships in England. Utilising this fund is an opportune way to hire and upskill staff.

You can find a full explanation of the Apprenticeship Levy here

Why should I hire an Apprentice?

Some of the key benefits that an Apprentice can bring to your business include:

Government supported training

Apprenticeships are financially supported by the UK government, reducing the cost to your business.

£0 recruitment costs

The service provided by our digital, tech and IT apprenticeships provider, Just IT, to help you recruit the ideal candidate is free of charge.

Shape your own talent pool

A new apprentice will bring enthusiasm and fresh ideas to your business, while easily adapting to your existing culture and working practices

Increase productivity

74% of apprenticeship employers say that having an apprentice in their workforce has helped increase overall productivity in the business.

Additional grants

We’ll advise if you’re eligible for additional funding opportunities and help you apply for any relevant grants.

Fill your skills gaps

Keep your company growing or upskill your current staff to stay ahead of any digital and IT skills shortages.

Motivate your staff

Provide leadership and management opportunities for other staff members and allow them to focus on more strategic tasks.

Improve your bottom line

Apprentices deliver a high return on investment, with The National Apprenticeship Service estimating a return of £20 for every £1 invested.

What sort of Apprentice roles could I add to my workforce?

Our Data, IT and Digital Marketing apprenticeships provider, Just IT, has a wide range of apprentice options available to add to your business.

These include:

How do I hire an Apprentice?

Apprenticeships are real jobs carried out while training towards industry-recognised qualifications.

As a government-approved training provider, Just IT matches motivated tech enthusiasts with forward-thinking employers to introduce new talent into digital industries.

We can also help organisations bridge their tech skills gaps by using apprenticeship funding to hire for IT and digital positions.

How it works

You decide to hire an apprentice

If you don’t run your own in-house apprenticeships, then a government-approved apprenticeship training provider like Just IT will manage the process for you.

We work with you to find great candidates

Either fresh into the workplace, or candidates who have already gained some great IT, data or development experience via our Skills Bootcamps.

Funding and payments

At least 90% of the training and assessment costs are funded by the government.

Training, assessment & support

As your government appointed training provider, Just IT provide:

Off-the-job training
Assessment
Support for your business
Support services for the apprentice

When the apprenticeship ends

Your business decides whether to keep the apprentice on as a newly-skilled and full time employee.

Leah's story

Leah Hardy is our Senior Marketing Executive at Just IT and is a former marketing apprentice. We asked her to share her apprenticeship story and her top tips for anyone else thinking of pursuing an apprenticeship in Marketing.

"I remember leaving college and thinking about what I should do next. It was so daunting and I really had no idea!

"I visited multiple Universities and wasn’t 100% on any of them. I also enjoyed living at home so didn’t want to move far. So, I decided to look into apprenticeships in London where I could build up my experience from individuals in the industry and gain support along the way... and I’m so glad I did!

"I started working for an educational charity and built up my experience in Marketing. I was able to get involved with contributing to brand guidelines, delivering live projects to students and creating social media campaigns."

Read Leah’s full apprenticeship story here

Top 5 Tips for Apprentices

1. Don't be afraid to ask questions

Just remember, you’re in the learning process and are there to learn from others, so no question is a silly question.

2. Document everything

You’ll gain so much exposure in your apprenticeship curriculum, as well as within the workplace, so take screenshots and make notes of projects you work on to remember the skills/tools you used. This will also help you when applying for future roles within your career.

3. Shadow your peers

Ask to get involved in lots of projects/meetings. Even if you’re just there to shadow, it’s always good to hear from others in the industry and understand how meetings are set up and executed.

4. Always share your ideas

Just because you’re starting off in your career, doesn’t mean your ideas are wrong or invalid. They may not always be used, but it’s important to feel heard and put yourself forward as often as you can. Businesses will learn from the modules in your apprenticeship and implement any good new ideas they hear.

5. Build up your connections

Get to know people on your apprenticeship and work with each other. This will allow you to build friendships and enjoy your time while learning new skills. It’s also good to utilise websites such as LinkedIn to connect with people you’d like to hear more from in the industry. This also opens up more chances to hear about future job opportunities too!

Interested in hiring an Apprentice, or pursuing an Apprenticeship?

Just IT are specialists at matching motivated tech enthusiasts with forward-thinking employers to introduce new talent to their teams, and increase the mix of skills they have.

Contact Just IT today to discuss your requirements and browse the current apprenticeship roles available in Data, IT and Digital.

The B2W Group has a fresh approach to transforming businesses by up-skilling their current staff or bringing an apprentice into the business to add a dynamic and dedicated individual to the team. All of our courses are available through various streams of government funding so are a cost-effective way to provide high-quality training within the workplace.

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