Apprenticeships

Whether you are looking to start an apprenticeship scheme, enhance your current offerings, or need guidance on navigating the complexities of apprenticeship regulations, we have you covered.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a powerful way to cultivate talent, fill skills gaps, and invest in the future of your business. They provide hands-on experience and formal training, ensuring that apprentices gain the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to excel in their careers.

83%

rely on Apprenticeships to fill skills gaps

92%

Improves motivation and satisfaction

78%

improves productivity

74%

improves quality of product or service

80%

boosts bottom line

^ According to survey responses from businesses currently employing apprentices.

Explore our apprenticeship resources to see how we can help you create a successful apprenticeship programme that benefits both your business and your community.

What is an apprenticeship?

What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a work-based training programme designed around the needs of employers, used to train both new and existing employees.
Workforce Development
Apprenticeship funding and costs

Apprenticeship funding and costs

Apprentices are employees, so you'll be responsible for paying an apprentice's wages. Training costs are fully funded for anyone up to 21.
Workforce Development
Flexible Apprenticeships

Flexible Apprenticeships

'Flexi-job’ apprenticeships will support industries reliant on short-term workers, and help apprentices whose placements end abruptly.
Employing Young People
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Apprentices and redundancy

Apprentices and redundancy

Apprentices have the same standing as employees when it comes to redundancy.

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Using apprenticeships to train and develop existing staff

Using apprenticeships to train and develop existing staff

Apprenticeships are beneficial for both the candidate and your organisation. Small businesses in the UK are investing time in training...
Upskilling Employees
Funding for apprenticeship training

Funding for apprenticeship training

Get apprenticeship training costs fully funded through a time-limited scheme. Training available up to the value of £27,000 per apprentice.
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Watch Webinars

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Attracting new talent and developing your team through Apprenticeships

Organiser: Buckinghamshire College Group

In this webinar, we hear from a number of local employers who have had great success employing Apprentices and look at ways your business can benefit too.

  • 7 February, 2024

Share an Apprenticeship Opportunity

Buckinghamshire Business First members can share their Apprenticeship opportunities in the Jobs section of our website.

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Upcoming Events

Skills Power Hour - Demystifying Apprenticeships Employer Workshop - April 2025
23
Apr

Skills Power Hour - Demystifying Apprenticeships Employer Workshop - April 2025

Organiser: Buckinghamshire Business First

Apprentices can help any business – big or small, to solve recruitment and staffing issues and build value into their organisation.
  • Free
Power Hour

Real Businesses: Real Impact

How you can reap the rewards of taking on an apprentice

How you can reap the rewards of taking on an apprentice

The owner of TP Smart Repairs knows his firm would not be the thriving business it is without the apprentices at the heart of the company.
Proof that apprenticeships work for small businesses

Proof that apprenticeships work for small businesses

Ashridge Group overcame doubts to hire apprentices and now have two loyal full-time team members who surpassed expectations in every way.
Another positive apprenticeship story for all involved

Another positive apprenticeship story for all involved

JUNE MEDICAL have had quite the positive experience with apprentices, showing that apprenticeships really are good for all.
Star apprentice discovered by local IT firm at networking event

Star apprentice discovered by local IT firm at networking event

Epoq IT found a star apprentice at 'Bucks Talent Tuesday’, coming away with a great impression of the event and apprenticeships in general.

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Meet our dedicated Workforce Skills team, ready to empower your business with expert guidance on recruitment, training, compliance, and more. Discover how we can help you build and nurture a talented, diverse workforce that drives success.

Workforce Skills

Workforce Skills

Do you have a strong, diverse & future-proofed workforce? We can help you recruit, retain and grow the talent your business needs to thrive.
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