CE People
Apprenticeships – get a clear picture of the positive benefi ts
When approached correctly, particularly where younger employees are concerned, apprenticeships can be a strategic investment in workforce sustainability and culture, while at the same time helping ensure the skills pipeline remains healthy. HR company CE People has teamed up with another
Northamptonshire organisation, early careers specialist T e Right Track Consultancy, to stage an event to help businesses understand more about the apprenticeship route to recruiting and training a new employee. Emma T ompson from CE People, said: “Taking on an apprentice
can be an incredibly cost-eff ective and benefi cial way of bringing a new person into the team, but we feel there are businesses out there that don’t know enough about the scheme. “With the right support, taking on an apprentice can be
transformative, bringing in someone new, with creative thoughts and ideas, and adding a whole new perspective, to complement the existing team. T at is why we have teamed up with T e Right Track Consultancy, to organise an event that will give business leaders a clearer picture of what is involved.” Apprenticeships allow businesses to educate and inspire young
people while strengthening their own workforce and allowing for growth.
Younger people often bring new ideas and a diff erent cognitive
approach to work and while their employers benefi t from someone who has no pre-conceived ideas how things have ‘always been done’, it’s also an opportunity to shape someone to embrace the company ethos and approach alongside experienced and skilled colleagues. Claire Butcher, Emma’s fellow director at CE People, said: “For
some businesses it just needs a change of mindset, to get away from any old-fashioned ideas about an apprentice being used for menial tasks. “Young people have grown up in a digital age with a greater
understanding of technology and diff erent values, and they can add so much to a workspace. It not only makes fi nancial sense, but if you are willing to give apprentices a safe environment that allows them to experiment, question and contribute ideas, you might well end up fi nding your new shining star.” T e benefi ts to the apprentice include gaining a meaningful entry
point into the workforce – one that will see them gain practical hands- on experience of the world of work as well as a formal qualifi cation at the end. It combines paid employment with structured training as well as practical knowledge of how organisations operate day to day, making the apprentice more employable in the long term. Apprentices will also learn how to communicate eff ectively,
build relationships, hold professional conversations, and present themselves in group or networking settings; skills that are often seen as just as valuable as technical competence. HR involvement, though, is essential to ensure compliance
and quality. Apprentices have specifi c employment rights and are typically employed on fi xed-term contracts, so organisations should always seek guidance to ensure appropriate procedures are in place. Just as importantly, HR teams should help leaders plan the
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