Want to recruit an apprentice?
Employers, discover the benefits of recruiting apprentices with It’s Education. Our tailored programmes emphasise inclusive learning and provide skilled, motivated apprentices ready to contribute to your team. Partner with us to nurture talent, diversify your workforce, and invest in the future of your organisation.
This is a free service that we offer at It’s Education, in which we will work with you to build a job description, promote the new role on our social media channels, as well as the recruit an apprentice gov.uk website, manage application, shortlist and even sit on the interview panel to support decision making.
Have a look below about our process flow and information.
The Recruitment Process
Have a look at the free service we offer at It’s Education, that support employers to recruit apprentices within their organisation. If you would like any additional information or get this process started for you, please reach out to a member of our team!
Initial Consultation
We start with a consultation to understand your organisation’s needs and goals for recruiting an apprentice, we do this by completing a Training Needs Analysis of your organisation and listening to your requirements.
Tailored Programme Design
Based on your requirements, we design a customised apprenticeship training plan, with the apprentice programme as the bones of our content, that aligns with your industry standards and supports diversity.
Recruitment Assistance
We assist in the recruitment process by advertising the apprenticeship role on our social media channels and the Recruit an Apprentice gov.uk website, as well as screening candidates, and presenting you with qualified applicants.
Interviewing
Once applications are shortlisted, we can support with sitting on your interview panel to support decision making. Once you select an apprentice, we provide comprehensive induction into their apprenticeship programme and initial assessment activities, as well as ongoing support to ensure they integrate seamlessly into your team.
Levy Paying Organisations
What is the apprenticeship levy?
Non-levy paying organisations in the UK do not contribute to the apprenticeship levy but still benefit from the points above.
Non-levy Paying Organisations
What does being a non-levy payer mean?
Being a non-levy payer refers to employers who do not meet the threshold for paying the apprenticeship levy in the UK, which is currently set at an annual payroll of £3 million or more. Non-levy paying employers still have access to government-supported apprenticeship training, but they typically contribute 5% towards the cost of apprenticeship training, with the government covering the remaining 95%. This allows smaller businesses to participate in apprenticeship programmes and develop their workforce without the same financial obligations as levy-paying employers.
Employers that do not have to pay the 5% contribution towards the cost of apprenticeship training include: