Hire An Apprentice
Build your workforce
Apprenticeships can help create a fantastic pipeline of talent within businesses, identifying & safeguarding against skill gaps whilst also allowing learners to earn whilst they learn. We plan, shape and deliver apprenticeship training programs to fit your organisational needs.
Apprenticeship Training Provider
What's in it for me?
Apprenticeships can help create a fantastic pipeline of talent within businesses, identifying & safeguarding against organisational skill gaps whilst also allowing learners to earn whilst they learn. We plan, shape and deliver training that is specific to organisational needs.
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Could yours be next?
At Skern Skills, we partner with employers to deliver specialist apprenticeship programmes across five key sectors: farming and agriculture, early years, business and administration, outdoor education, and hospitality.
Whether you’re looking for a passionate young farmer, a childcare practitioner, or new talent in the kitchen, we can help build your future workforce. For some businesses, that means upskilling existing staff. For others, it’s about taking on new staff and shaping them into valuable, long-term team members.
Get in touch today to find out how we can support your business.
- Nationwide delivery
- 50 years of experience
- Accredited courses
Hire an apprentice
Now is the perfect time to hire an apprentice or expand an existing scheme. With a national focus on developing skills for the future, there are more opportunities and incentives than ever to invest in apprenticeships as an employer.
And we’re here to help you invest effectively. We work with you to deliver targeted training programmes that build skilled, motivated workers who are perfectly aligned with your business goals.
We'll begin with an in-depth organisational needs analysis, carried out by one of our apprenticeship experts. They’ll identify your priorities and design a solution that fits your business.
From there, we will provide:
- A tailor-made programme to deliver your apprenticeship
- Optional residential corporate training course
- Access to an end-to-end digital apprenticeship management system, partnering with Bud
- An additional learning needs analysis & support
OUR CLIENTS
The facts
Apprenticeships deliver measurable value for employers — supporting productivity, skills development and long-term performance.
of employers report improved productivity from employing an apprentice
of employers report a benefit from employing an apprentice
86% of employers say apprenticeships help them develop relevant skills for their organisation
FAQs
Most programmes run between 9 and 24 months, depending on the level and standard. We’ll confirm the expected duration duringyour consultation.
Off-the-job training refers to learning completed during paid working hours that develops the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required by the apprenticeship standard. This can include workshops,online learning, shadowing, mentoring, or project work.
Yes. Apprentices should have a designated line manager or mentor who supports their development and participates in review meetings.
We provide additional academic and pastoral support where needed. Regular reviews allow us to identify concerns early and put interventions in place quickly.
Apprentices are employed directly by your business and included in your workforce like any other employee.
At the end of their programme, apprentices complete an independent End-Point Assessment (EPA). Upon successful completion, they achieve their qualification and often progress into permanent roles within the organisation.
Yes. Many apprentices move from intermediate to advanced or leadership-level programmes, creating clear career pathways within your business.
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