Employers - did you know that now is the perfect time to start thinking about your school leaver Apprenticeship vacancies?

School leavers can start working with your business as early as the end of June, and by acting now, you'll have time to secure the best candidate and set your team up for long-term success. According to information available on the Government's Apprenticeship website, 92% of companies that have taken on Apprentices believe this leads to a more motivated and satisfied workforce. 80% also report a significant increase in employee retention.

 

Why hire a school leaver?

  • Cost-effectiveness: School leaver Apprentices can be fully funded for some businesses.

  • Fresh talent and energy: They bring enthusiasm, new ideas and adaptability.

  • Long-term potential: They are ready to learn and grow with your business.

  • Strong digital skills: Today’s learners are tech-savvy and quick to pick up new tools and systems.

Apprentice learning in a college classroom

Subjects available

Bury College offer school leaver Apprenticeships in the following areas:

  • Accounting

  • Childcare

  • Customer Services

  • Dental

  • Hairdressing

  • Teaching Assistants

All of Bury College’s Apprenticeships are delivered by knowledgeable Learning and Skills Coaches, who help learners achieve to their full potential.

Visit the Bury College website to learn more about each subject.

How Bury College can help

Bury College is proud to offer local businesses the opportunity to employ new staff and upskill their workforce with Apprenticeship programmes.

Their dedicated Apprenticeship Team can offer guidance on funding, help match you with the right candidates and support you through every step of both the recruitment and training processes.

Navid Tahir, Principal Dentist for Whitworth Dental Care, comments on his experience working with the college and hiring Apprentices below:

"I've worked very closely with Bury College over the years and Apprentices have greatly contributed to the growth of my business. It's fulfilling to see Apprentices learn and progress in the industry and the support from college staff is amazing - they are efficient, easy to contact and always go above and beyond."

If you would like to hire a school leaver Apprentice, contact apprenticeships@burycollege.ac.uk today.

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