Unlock Business Growth with Apprenticeships: 9 Key Benefits for Employers

So, what’s in it for your business? Discover how apprenticeships can strengthen your workforce and support long-term success with our top 9 benefits for employers. 

Do you have employees stepping into roles beyond their job description?  

The benefit with Apprenticeships is that your employees can gain the correct skills and training which will have a direct impact within the business. Apprenticeships with Fareport are tailored to the business and employee needs and requirements. This ensures that your apprentice has the appropriate training which is relevant to the business needs. 

Apprenticeships allow businesses to develop talent from within. By upskilling current employees, you can nurture motivated team members who are eager to take on more responsibility and grow in their roles. This approach reduces recruitment costs, shortens onboarding time, and supports a more strategic workforce plan. As employees gain experience, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the industry through their apprenticeship, managers are better able to identify and develop future leaders within their teams. 

Businesses will see the positives regarding team investment through the employee’s morale. Dedicated training support and offering helps to increase motivation and loyalty. Access to mentoring, events, and meaningful development build’s purpose. Many employers run regular cohorts to maintain this morale boost across teams. 

Training can be expensive, but with Apprenticeships, it doesn’t have to be. 

When it comes to Apprenticeships, non-levy businesses receive 95% funding from the government, and Levy payers will use the Levy fund to pay for the course cost. For instance, if you want to onboard your employee onto a Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship, you wouldn’t be paying the full fee. Instead, you will only cover a small percentage (non-levy paying) or already have money in your Levy pot which covers the cost (Levy paying). 

You need to make sure that as a Levy paying business, your Levy pot has the appropriate funds to cover the course cost. 

Unlike other training courses, Apprenticeships are delivered over a minimum 8-month period, allowing steady progression in conjunction with long-term learning. New skills are embedded through on-the-job application, building a strong foundation that sticks well beyond the programme. 

Also, the apprentice’s dedicated trainer will be on hand to guide them through any hurdles they could face. The employer must enable their apprentice to learn any knowledge, skills & behaviours through their job role and progression. 

Apprenticeships are practical by nature, with the use of hands-on tailored training within a real workplace. Theories and models are brought to life through real workplace scenarios. Trainers personalise the experience to suit each learner’s job role, learning style, and any additional support needs, ensuring impact that is both immediate and long-lasting. 

Many apprentices see a huge boost in confidence by the end of their training journey. This comes from strong relationships with trainers, support through challenges, and a sense of pride in what they’ve achieved. With increased confidence, many learners discover new goals and career paths they hadn’t considered before. 

In addition to the improved skills, learners also get to learn new skills which are not only aligned with their qualification but also improves other skills that can be utilised in other environments. They improve in areas such as time management, communication, and self-reflection. The frequent feedback our trainers provide employees helps to enhance self-awareness, while also encouraging ownership of their personal and professional development.

Wellbeing measures are in place to provide the proper support individuals need, so their Apprenticeship is smooth sailing. At Fareport, we have steps in place from onboarding to help us assess individuals and any additional learning support they may need.  We believe it is paramount to continuously check the wellbeing of all apprentices in each meeting. This helps the employers help their employees and allows transparency. 

The supportive relationship between apprentice and trainer also contributes to improved wellbeing. Trainers often act as mentors, helping learners navigate both personal and professional challenges. At Fareport, we take our pastoral role seriously and signpost learners to additional support when needed. 

Don’t miss out on boosting productivity, increasing morale and creating an industry orientated team. Fareport supply Apprenticeships for Leadership Management; Marketing; Health & Social Care; Professional Services and Learning & Development. 

So, submit your interest today, and begin the journey to create a fast, dynamic team with Fareport.