Apprenticeships are the bedrock of the construction industry. They are preparing the next generation of construction workers and represent an exciting option for both apprentice and employer.

You can employ apprentices at different levels, from school leavers and university graduates, to people who want to further their careers or change career direction completely.

Not only is the apprentice gaining from the experience, as an employer you are too. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship which helps the apprentice learn and develop new skills that directly improve your business; helping both to grow.

Register vacancies on: https://talentview.org/construction

Talentview is the one-stop-shop recruitment portal for career starters - giving access to apprenticeships, traineeships, work experience, entry level job and training opportunities.

Employers will need to continue to upload their vacancies via the National Apprenticeship Service and these will appear on Talentview. Individuals can apply the Talentview portal or upload their CVs for you to search for them.

The grant for Apprenticeships covers:

• Off-the-job attendance with an approved Apprenticeship provider.

• Achievement of an Apprenticeship Standard.

You can apply for grants for directly employed individuals only on approved Apprenticeships.

• Attendance grant rate if £2,500 per year.

• Achievement grant is £3,500 on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

There are additional grants for drylining apprentices from 1st April 2022.

Employers can also claim support towards the costs of travel and accommodation. More information here: apprenticeship travel and accommodation and funding page.

For further help, contact lorraine@nyctg.co.uk

The Apprenticeship Hub offers free and impartial apprenticeship advice and support to Small to Medium Employers (SMEs) based in York, North Yorkshire and East Riding.

Whether you require help with recruiting a new apprentice or upskilling an existing member of staff through an apprenticeship, our team of Apprenticeships Advisers are on hand, free of charge, to offer the perfect support for you today.

The Apprenticeship Hub can also provide free support and training for leadership and management teams and pre-apprenticeship and wraparound support for apprentices, by offering a range of bespoke training courses and qualifications delivered by our expert skills providers.