BUILD THE FUTURE
In the last 15 years, we’ve delivered almost 20,000 apprenticeships across a wide range of sectors.
APPRENTICE
Cultivate Talent, Transform Your Business
Teach people your trade – in a way that works for you – and watch your business grow. Employ an apprentice, and enable people to earn while they learn, gaining recognised qualifications in your specialist industry.
Apprenticeships combine work-based training with a day of college study, across at least of 30 hours, each week.
We offer a wide range of apprenticeships across Cornwall and Devon, in everything from construction, engineering and carpentry, to agriculture, accounting, catering and hairdressing.
Apprentices can be any age, from 16 onwards, and attract a range of applicants, from young people entering the world of work, to existing staff who want to expand or diversify their skillset.
Call 0330 123 4785 or email apprenticeships@cornwall.ac.uk to find out more
Why employ an apprentice?
There are countless reasons to employ an apprentice. It’s an opportunity to develop specific skills to help your business grown, a chance to gain an extra pair of hands to help spread your workload, as well as benefiting from fresh new perspectives and the latest innovations in your field. In addition, you’ll receive support from The Cornwall College Group every step of the way.
Why you’ll love our apprenticeships:
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Train staff to fit your individual business needs
Fill skills gaps, without the cost of recruitment, picking from talented and motivated candidates
Increase productivity and your bottom line
Build loyalty and dedication, with employees who are invested in your business from the very start of their career
Offer on-the-job training in a safe working environment
Build a culture of learning and development
Promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Get ongoing support from a dedicated Apprenticeship Advisor, throughout the length of the apprenticeship
Hire an apprentice aged between 16 and 18, and you’ll be eligible for £1,000 in addition to any funding you’ll receive.
What will it cost?
You will need to pay your apprentice at least the Apprentice National Minimum Wage pay rate of £6.40* per hour during their first year, though many employers choose to pay more than this. Paying apprentices the National Living Wage Rate can help them to stay motivated and feel valued as part of your business.
*As of 1 April 2024. Rates change every year.
OUTSTANDING VALUE >>
The value of apprentices outweighs their associated costs. Most employers see a yearly gain of between £2,500 and £18,000 per apprentice during their training period*
The question is, can you afford NOT to take on an apprentice?
*GOV.UK
What support is available?
The great news is that there’s lots of support available to help fund the training costs of your apprenticeship, as well as a £1,000 incentive for every young apprentice you hire under the age of 19. What you pay towards the apprenticeship will depend on the size of your business, and the age of the apprentice you employ:
£ Small and medium employers employing a 16-21 year old apprentice will be fully funded
Small or medium employers employing a 22+ year old apprentice will be 95% funded, alongside a 5% employer contribution
Large employers (with a pay bill in excess of £3 million per year) will fund apprenticeships through their Apprenticeship Levy account
Our Apprenticeship Advisors will be able to talk you through your funding options and answer any questions you might have.
Adult Care Worker
Advanced Hair Professional
Aeronautical & Aerospace
Architectural Joinery
Autocare Technician
Barbering Professional
Bespoke Furniture Maker
Bricklaying
Business Administrator
Chef de Partie
Commis Chef
Construction Site Supervisor
Craft Bricklayer
Customer Service Practitioner
Dental Nursing
Digital Support Technician
Early Years Educator
Engineering*
Furniture Manufacturer
Gas Engineering
Groundworker
Heavy Vehicle Technician
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Electrician
Junior Energy Manager
Lead Adult Care Worker
Lead Engineering Maintenance
Lead Manufacturing Operative
Low Carbon Heating Technician
Machinist Technician
Marine Electrician
Marine Engineer
Maritime Mechanic
Metal Fabricator
Light Motor Vehicle Technician
Plastering
Plumbing
Property Maintenance Operative
Refrigeration/Heat Pump Technician
Roofing
Site Carpentry
Teaching Assistant
Team Leader Supervisor
Utilities Engineering
Wood Operative
Key
Camborne Campus
St. Austell Campus
Falmouth Marine Campus
Plymouth Campus
Work trials
We offer employers the opportunity to invite applicants onto a work trial.
This gives individuals the chance to see if the apprenticeship is right for them, while you get to see their potential and how they fit in with your organisation.
Supporting you
92% of businesses with apprentices report a more motivated and satisfied workforce *GOV.UK
We’ll match you up with one of our Apprenticeship Advisors, who will support both you and your apprentice from the very beginning. They’ll help with everything from selection, and induction to developing training programmes.
Once your apprentice is in place, an assessor will arrange regular visits to carry out progress reviews, usually every 8-12 weeks, depending on what works for you.
How to apply
Our Apprenticeship Recruitment Service is here to take the hassle out of hiring an apprentice. We’re able to help your business –big or small – find an apprentice who will work for you. Start your apprenticeship journey by talking to one of our team today.
We’ll work with you to find the right apprentice for your business, including support with job descriptions, job adverts, promoting vacancies, shortlisting and interviewing.
Digital Account Service
All employers must register on the Government’s Digital Account Service before taking on an apprentice. If your business pays an Apprenticeship Levy, then you will already have an account. If not, then we can support you through the process with our step-by-step guide.
Taking on an apprentice is a big decision for the future of your business, but you’ll find answers to all of the most frequently asked apprenticeship questions on our website. To find out more, head to cornwall.ac.uk/employanapprentice, or scan the codes:
On average, our Apprenticeship Recruitment Service can save you £750 per apprentice on recruitment costs! SAVING YOU TIME AND MONEY >>
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