What is an Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are a Government-funded programme enabling people of all ages to train while they work. There are over 100 different career options in apprenticeships available in the UK from across a broad range of occupations/sectors. In the South East, SEAC offers all apprenticeships based on demand from host companies.

Improved productivity

Apprentices bring real benefits to both businesses and young people. National research has shown that the majority of businesses believe that apprenticeships improve productivity and make them more competitive. A high proportion of apprentices move into management positions in the company where they train.

No hassles

SEAC acts as a one-stop shop for all your apprenticeship requirements, from initial advice to employment. We remove all the administrative hassle of employing an apprentice and ensure that your staff are trained to a high standard with professional support.

Other benefits of taking on an apprentice include:

• Harnessing new talent - Businesses need new blood if they are to develop and grow. Offering an apprenticeship makes it easier to recruit young people, even in industries that are facing chronic skills shortages.
• Flexible workforce - Many organisations experience seasonal peaks and troughs in their workload. The Apprenticeships scheme allows you to take on apprentices as and when needed.
• High quality of work - All apprentices are carefully monitored by our programme assessors and SEAC's own quality control systems. Their quality of work therefore is higher than that of non-apprentices.
• Employee satisfaction - Apprentices are highly-motivated and keen to learn. They often work harder for your company than non-apprentices and will bring in plenty of new and fresh ideas.
• Reduced costs - Experience shows that organisations taking on apprentices save money through improved productivity, government funding, less waste and fewer costs related to sick pay.

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