Key steps to a successful partnership between employers and their apprenticeship training provider

What Makes an Apprenticeship Programme Successful?

At Fareport, we understand what contributes to a successful apprenticeship programme through our work with hundreds of large employers and the valuable feedback we receive regularly.

How Employers Can Set Their Programme Up for Success

• Appoint a strong and responsive lead from L&D or HR who can maintain momentum and deal with any issues directly with learners and managers.
• Gain full support from both line managers and senior leadership, ensuring regular, meaningful contact between learners and their mentors or managers.
• Plan learner capacity by ensuring time is set aside for training and off-the-job learning, even during busy periods.
• Select learners wisely based on their ability, commitment, and readiness—rather than as a reward.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and be open to evolving the programme together.
• Encourage motivation and peer support through additional activities like away days or learner group meetups.
• Celebrate success through internal marketing, graduation events, or by showcasing achievements publicly.

How Fareport Supports Programme Success

• Build strong relationships between our account managers, employer teams, line managers and trainers to ensure quick resolution of issues.
• Deliver detailed briefings for learners and managers at the outset, clarifying expectations and commitment levels.
• Customise learning by tailoring activities and resources to align with your organisation’s goals and each learner’s needs.
• Provide clear progress tracking through regular, detailed monthly reports shared with all stakeholders.
• Adapt programmes as needed, mid-way if learner or business needs change—flexibility is key to success.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of your business so we can deliver learning in the most relevant and effective way possible.
• Ensure continuity by keeping learners with the same trainer where possible to build trust and consistency.
• Support internal marketing of your apprenticeship programme and help you celebrate success across your channels.