Looking to hire an apprentice? We offer a free recruitment service and personalised support to help your business grow. Find the right talent, train them effectively, and develop your future workforce with our tailored apprenticeship programmes.
Initial Contact and Consultation
Understanding Your Business Needs
We will arrange a consultation to understand your business goals and the skills you need to grow. We’ll guide you through the available apprenticeship programmes and help you find the best fit for your business.
Creating an Apprenticeship Vacancy
Defining the Role and Free Recruitment Service
We’ll support you in creating the apprenticeship role, ensuring it aligns with your business needs and the relevant apprenticeship standards. Our Free Recruitment Service will help you promote the vacancy across our channels, attracting the right candidates.
Selecting the Right Candidate
Shortlisting and Interviews
Once applications are received, we’ll assist with the initial screening to make sure candidates meet the apprenticeship criteria. You’ll then review the shortlisted candidates and carry out interviews to select the best match for your team.
Apprentice Sign-Up
Enrolling Your Apprentice
After selecting your apprentice, SS&L will handle the sign-up process. We’ll meet with the apprentice to confirm their eligibility and enrol them onto the right apprenticeship programme. You’ll receive a detailed plan of their training, including their off-the-job learning schedule.
Training and Development
On-the-Job and Off-the-Job Learning
Your apprentice will split their time between working in your business and receiving structured training either at our centres or online. Throughout the apprenticeship, we’ll keep in regular contact with you, providing progress updates and gathering feedback to ensure everything is on track.
Ongoing Support and Reviews
Regular Progress Reviews
We will carry out regular reviews with you and the apprentice to monitor progress, provide support, and address any concerns. We’ll work together to ensure the apprentice is developing the skills they need and adding value to your business.
End Point Assessment (EPA)
Final Stage of the Apprenticeship
After 12 to 18 months, depending on the programme, your apprentice will move to the End Point Assessment. This final stage takes 3 to 4 months and may include tests, presentations, and assessments. We’ll prepare your apprentice and guide you through the process.
Completion and Progression
Qualified and Ready to Progress
Once the apprentice completes their End Point Assessment, they’ll receive their qualification. You can then decide whether to offer them a permanent position or explore opportunities for further training or higher-level apprenticeships.
Looking to the Future
Building on Success
Many employers choose to keep apprentices on after they complete their training. We will continue to support your business, whether through further apprenticeships, additional training, or workforce development programmes.
Why Choose SS&L?
Free Recruitment Service
Helping you every step of the way to find and develop the right talent for your business.
Personalised Support
Listening to your needs to find the right solutions for your business.
Expert Tutors
Our expert tutors bring real-world experience and tailored support to help your employee to succeed in their learning journey.
Which apprenticeships are available?
Would you like to discuss your options?
We offer a wide range of courses and our Employer Engagement Team is ready to help identify and support your business’s learning and development needs.