Invest in Skills

Investing in skills, including apprenticeships, is crucial for developing a capable and adaptable workforce. This commitment addresses skill shortages, aligns employee abilities with evolving industry needs, and boosts productivity, innovation, and competitive advantage. By prioritising skills development, businesses can reduce staff turnover, enhance employee engagement, and secure long-term growth and sustainability.

Apprenticeships from Oaklands are from Level 2 through to Higher Education. They are also available to those already in their chosen career and looking to upskill.

Find out more about how apprenticeships and skills training can benefit your company, or register your interest in employing an apprentice, using the employer enquiry form.

Apprenticeships make good business sense

Apprenticeships offer practical, hands-on training that bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world application, cultivating a pipeline of skilled talent tailored to your company's specific needs.

Such a scheme can be utilised to upskill existing staff as well as new hires, ensuring all employees remain current with industry advancements.

HOW WE SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS

We match apprentices with businesses, including upskilling current employees. Our aim is to help you find people with the skills you need for your organisation to grow. We provide support at every step of the way – with no recruitment fees.

As your provider, we will support your business in the following ways:

Funding advice, including optimising Levy contributions, if relevant
A dedicated skills coach
High quality training programme
Free recruitment service covering advertising, sourcing, screening and shortlisting
Access to high quality candidates through active talent pool management

An incentive payment of up to £1000 is available to ANY business employing an apprentice aged 16-18 (or age 19 to 24 who has previously been in care or who has a Local Authority Education, Health and Care plan).

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