Hiring an apprentice

Unlock the Potential of Your Workforce

We believe in the transformative power of apprenticeships. Employing an apprentice is not just about filling a role—it is about investing in the future of your business. Our tailored apprenticeship programmes equip your workforce with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive your business forward.

Why Choose Apprenticeships?

Develop future leaders

Nurture talent within your organisation by providing employees with hands-on training and development that aligns with your business needs.

Tailor skills to your business

Apprentices learn on the job, meaning their skills are honed specifically to benefit your company.

Increase productivity

Research shows that apprenticeships boost productivity by introducing fresh perspectives and new skills to your workforce.

Cost-effective training

Government funding is available to support the training of apprentices, making it a cost-effective solution for developing talent.

Our Apprenticeships

We provide training for apprenticeships across a wide range of roles and sectors.

Business

Business and Administration apprenticeship
Customer Service apprenticeship
Human Resources apprenticeship
IT, Software or Infrastructure apprenticeship
Marketing apprenticeship
Team Leader or Supervisor apprenticeship

Construction

Trowel Occupations apprenticeship
Carpentry and Joinery, Bench and Site apprenticeship
Electrical apprenticeship
Plastering apprenticeship
Plumbing apprenticeship

Hairdressing

Hairdressing apprenticeship

Hospitality and Catering

Chef de Partie apprenticeship
Commis Chef apprenticeship
Senior Production Chef apprenticeship
Production Chef apprenticeship

Childcare and Education

Children and Young People’s Workforce apprenticeship
Early Years Educator apprenticeship
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools apprenticeship

Engineering

Automotive Design apprenticeship
Electrical and Electronic apprenticeship
Fabrication and Welding apprenticeship
Maintenance and Installation apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship

Health and Social Care

Adult Care Worker apprenticeship
Dental apprenticeship
Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship
Pharmacy apprenticeship
Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care apprenticeship

Why Choose Cheshire College?

Choosing us as your training provider brings a wealth of benefits:

Expert Guidance

from identifying your training needs to the recruitment and management of apprentices, our dedicated team is with you every step of the way.

Tailored Support

we offer a bespoke service to match apprenticeships with your specific business needs, ensuring maximum benefit to your organisation.

Recruitment Assistance

we help you find the right apprentice by connecting you with motivated individuals who are eager to contribute to your business.

Flexible Training Delivery

our apprenticeship programmes are designed to fit around your business operations, with flexible delivery methods including day release, block release, and onsite training.

Industry Expertise

our trainers bring real-world experience from various industries, ensuring your apprentices receive relevant and practical training.

Getting Started is Easy

Whether you are new to apprenticeships or looking to expand your existing programme, we make the process simple:

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Contact us:

start by reaching out to our team to discuss your needs.

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Identify needs:

we will work with you to identify the right apprenticeship programmes for your business.

3

Recruit & train:

we assist in recruiting your apprentice and deliver high-quality training tailored to your requirements.

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Ongoing support:

we provide continuous support to ensure the apprenticeship is a success for both you and the apprentice.

Cheshire College is an approved apprenticeship provider and can support local employers to recruit and train apprentices within their business.

For more information please contact us:

Testimonials

Do not just take our word for it—hear from businesses like yours:

“We have worked closely, and in partnership with Cheshire College for some years to deliver our apprenticeship programme and support our apprentices. We have also, more recently, welcomed an excellent T-level student and we are pleased to be able to play a part in enriching the experience of this student.”

Dawn Allett, Training & Apprenticeships Advisor, Unipart Rail

“Engaging with the College has allowed Astech to cast a wider net to attract young talent, whilst also expediting the development of our existing employees. The vast range of course offering allows us to easily identify the best development paths for our staff, all of which are very well supported by the College.”

Jack O’Donnell, Head of Operations, Astech Projects

“We are really pleased to have partnered with the College. We see this relationship as integral to our goal to provide good access to employment and pathways to successful careers for all our residents – including young people in education who are actively thinking about the next stage of their lives.”

Cheshire West and Chester Council

“We started working with the College approximately 2 years ago after attending a Careers Fair and having an informative conversation with the staff about what they could offer us in terms of apprenticeships and short courses for our staff and volunteers. As a result of this, we secured 2 apprentices in our Finance and Facilities teams, who are both doing extremely well.”

Nicky Hodkin-Brown, Volunteer Manager, Hospice of the Good Sheperd, Chester

“We have worked with Cheshire College – South & West to recruit nine apprentices onto a programme we have put in place to ensure the valuable skills of our team are being shared with a new generation of metal fabricators. From the start, the College apprentice recruitment team have worked hard to ensure the right candidates have been put forward for the opportunities.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays the levy?

Introduced at the start of the 2017/18 tax year, the levy is payable by all employers with an annual pay bill of more than £3 million and is collected through the Pay as you Earn process alongside other employment taxes.

The UK Government will use HMRC data, which includes data about the home address of your employees, to work out what proportion of an employer’s pay bill is paid to employees living in England.

How can non-levy payers access funding?

The UK Government estimates that 98% of employers aren’t required to pay the levy. Instead, these employers will be expected to make a 10% contribution and the government will contribute the remaining 90% of the cost of training an apprentice.

What is the cost of the levy?

0.5% of an employer’s total payroll with a £15,000 allowance to offset the overall cost. The levy will be paid to HMRC through the PAYE scheme and online tools will be available to employers through the new Digital Apprenticeship Service.

Are there any incentives for businesses?

Small businesses employing a 16-18-year-old apprentice on an Apprenticeship Framework or Standard, or a 19-24-year-old who was previously in care or has an Education and Health Care plan, will receive a £1,000 payment (in two instalments).

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