Apprenticeships are a genius decision that can:
- Enable cost-effective recruitment – you cover the apprentice’s wage and we cover the cost of training
- Create a pool of talent – with a skilled, qualified workforce
- Fill skills gaps – to meet demands now and in the future
- Help your business grow –whether you choose to recruit, retrain or redeploy your workforce
- Help you actively participate in the Young Person’s Guarantee by supporting you to create opportunities for young people to enter the workplace.
What’s involved?
Recruiting an apprentice couldn’t be easier. Working together with one of our approved Training Providers you will be responsible for providing and planning the training schedule for the apprentice, be that in Welsh or English, allowing a tailor made, business specific, approach.
Your Training Provider will manage the qualification, assessment and programme processes.
A full list of Training Providers
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What are the costs?
There are two costs associated with an apprenticeship - the apprentice’s wage and the cost of training. You have to pay the first cost. You don’t pay the second.
The Welsh Government cover most of the training costs and work with external training providers to manage, deliver and assess all apprenticeships.
Support is available for businesses in Wales irrespective of size or sector.
Click here to find out more about the financial incentives available.
Apprenticeship routes and levels
We provide fully funded apprenticeship routes in Wales in 23 sectors available at four levels: Foundation, Apprenticeship, Higher Apprenticeship and Degree Apprenticeship.
| Foundation Apprenticeship – Level 2 | NVQ Level 2 and equivalent to 5 good GCSE passes |
| Apprenticeship – Level 3 | NVQ Level 3 equivalent to 2 A-level passes |
| Higher Apprenticeship – Level 4/5 | HNC/ HND/ Foundation Degree level |
| Degree Apprenticeship – Level 6 | Full bachelor’s degree. Routes are currently offered in ICT/ Digital and Engineering / Advanced Manufacturing. Degree Apprenticeships currently available
Degree Apprenticeship Provision 2020 to 21.pdf
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Help and support
If you are new to apprenticeships, you can access further help and support from an Employment Engagement Advisor by:
- Filling out the Expression of Interest form
- Speaking directly to a Training Provider
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