A guide from the National Apprenticeship Service
Apprenticeships make GREAT business for employers of all sizes
The facts 82% Building skills 82% of employers take on apprentices to build the skills capacity within their businesses.
75% Lower recruitment costs 75% of apprentice employers say the programme has helped cut recruitment costs.
80% say that apprenticeships will play a bigger part in their future recruitment policy.
88% Increased employee satisfaction 88% of apprentice employers believe they lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce, leading to greater loyalty and quality.
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Sources: 2011 British Chambers of Commerce, Populus research commissioned by the National Apprenticeship Service and Productivity Matters, Centre for Economic and Business Research, 2013.