Skip to main content

Get the app

Already an apprentice? Better manage your apprenticeship on the go - download Your Apprenticeship app

  1. Home
  2. Employers
Employers

Hire an apprentice

Employing an apprentice is easier than you think and there’s financial support and help available from the government.

Considering hiring an apprentice?

Choose the right training for your business

Find out how apprenticeships work, and explore different ways to help your employees learn on the job.

Choose the right training

Find out who can do apprenticeship training

Learn about eligibility for apprenticeship training, including education requirements.

Who can do apprenticeship training

Explore funding options

Explore the different funding opportunities available to support you.

Explore funding options

Understanding apprenticeship benefits and funding

Explore the benefits apprenticeships can bring to your organisation and calculate what funding could be available.

Understanding apprenticeship benefits and funding

Check what you’re responsible for

Understanding what you need to do during apprenticeship training, and where to get support.

Your responsibilities as an employer

See what’s worked for other employers

Explore case studies that share experiences and insights from businesses offering apprenticeships.

See what’s worked for other employers

Get started

Find the right training

Find apprenticeships or training that match the job role you need.

Find the right training

Choose a training provider

Learn how to choose a training provider that’s right for your business.

Choose a training provider

Create your apprenticeship service account

Create an apprenticeship service account to set up and manage your apprenticeships or training.

Create your apprenticeship service account

Recruit your apprentice

Start your journey to recruiting the right apprentice.

Recruit your apprentice

What's next?

Have an initial assessment

Create a tailored training plan so your business gets the skills it needs.

Have an initial assessment

Provide support and get help

Learn what support you need to provide as an employer, and where to get help.

Support your apprentice

Plan your apprentice’s next steps

What’s next for your apprentice once training is complete.

Plan your apprentice’s next steps

Become an apprenticeship ambassador

Learn how to join the Apprenticeship Ambassador Network in your area and champion apprenticeships.

Celebrate apprenticeships and upcoming events

Need more support?

For further information and guidance visit the

Employer Support Help Centre (Opens in a new window)