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EMPLOYERS

JHP Apprenticeships - Helping You To Build Your Workforce of the Future

How will an Apprentice benefit my business?

As an employer , you will benefit from:

Positive return on investment – from higher productivitiy, quality of work, staff retention and employee satisfaction
Increased competitiveness – resulting from a highly skilled workforce. 80% of businesses with an Apprenticeship programme say their programmes 'make them more competitive in our industry than we would be without it'.
Higher quality of work – from day one Apprentices are given the tools to do their job and their quality of work is monitored and assessed. 74% of businesses felt that Apprentices started making a valuable contribution even before their training period was completed with 76% saying that their Apprenticeships programmes result in higher productivity.
Reduced costs – usually businesses find costs are reduced by improved productivity, government funding and less waste. 53% of businesses say they benefit from lower recruitment costs and 59% from lower overall training costs because of their Apprenticeship programmes. This gives businesses a competitive advantage in a tight labour market by reducing training and recruitment costs.
Improved recruitment – businesses need new blood to ensure they are able to deliver their strategic business objectives. By offering Apprenticeships they find it easier to recruit able young people. 65% of business with an Apprenticeship programme find they fill vacancies quicker and 70% say that they recruit a better calibre of candidate because of their programme.
Increased staff retention – Apprenticeship programmes reduce external recruitment costs as a result of high retention rates. 57% of businesses feel that their Apprentices are more loyal then their non-Apprentices.
Promote social responsibility - business which invest in an Apprenticeship programme show a commitment to the local community and developing the workforce of the future. 81% of consumers favour using a company which takes on Apprentices.

Apprentices trained within your company will provide a strong foundation to your staff base and show your commitment to the future development of your business.

*Statistics taken from Populas 2008 survey of businesses with Apprenticeship programmes and National Apprenticeship 'Good for Business' survey.

What can JHP Training Apprenticeships offer my business?

The perfect combination of advice, training and recruitment to fulfil all your business needs.

Advice
We can provide a full consultation service to identify your training requirements and determine the best way to address them.
Training
We can work with you to up-skill your current workforce to ensure they have the practical skills and qualifications your organisation needs now and in the future.
Recruitment
We can take away the hassle, and substantial costs, associated with recruiting a new member of staff into your organisation. Like a recruitment agency we search for, screen and select suitable candidates for your vacancy, unlike a recruitment agency we won’t charge you for this service! You will be given a choice of candidates and will have the opportunity to interview each person who meets the criteria for your vacancy. You are under no obligation to recruit a JHP Apprentice, however if you decide to fill your vacancy with one of our candidates we will be on-hand to continue to offer them our support and guidance to develop their skills and competencies through our Apprenticeship programme.

Throughout any Apprenticeship you undertake with JHP Training either with a newly recruited member of staff, or an existing member of your workforce, we will provide you with:

Personalised support for you and the Apprentice.
Fully qualified staff and assessors.
On-the-job assessments.
Nationally recognised training qualifications.

What Will My Commitment Be?

By agreeing to take on a JHP Apprentice you will be agreeing to:

Give your Apprentice an induction into their job role and provide on-the-job training.
Allow a JHP Training Assessor on-site in your organisation to assess your Apprentice.
Pay your Apprentice’s wages (wages should reflect the Apprentice’s skills, experience, ability and the ‘going rate’ for the job role).
Adhere to Health and Safety regulations and hold a current employers liability insurance document.

If your staff don’t have the right skills for the future, then neither does your business!

If you are interested in finding out more information on how an Apprentice could benefit your business or if you would like more details on how we can help you to up-skill your existing workforce please call 0870 478 0919 or alternatively click here to submit an enquiry.

JHP Group actively promotes and supports equality of opportunity for all, regardless of ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religious belief.