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.

What can we do for your business

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.

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Tailored Support

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

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Recruitment Assistance

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

For more information please contact us:

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

What's the apprenticeship levy

Apprenticeships (and wider skills budget) are a devolved policy area, which means that authorities in each of the UK nations manage their own apprenticeship programmes, including how funding is spent on apprenticeship training. The digital apprenticeship service will support only the English apprenticeship system.

To calculate how much you will have to spend through the English system, UK Government will use HMRC data, which includes data about the home address of your employees. This information will be used to work out what proportion of an employer’s pay bill is paid to employees living in England.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

The UK Government estimates that 98% of employers aren’t required to pay the levy. Instead, these employers will be expected to make a 5% contribution and the government will contribute the remaining 95% of the cost of training an apprentice. Full funding is available for apprentices aged 16-21 at the start of their apprenticeship.
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.
Small businesses employing a 16-18-year-old apprentice on an Apprenticeship 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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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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