Employers

Apprenticeships and Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLAs) are an exciting option for both apprentice and employer. You can hire someone new or upskill an existing employee.

Hiring an apprentice is a productive and effective way to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. The programme aims to improve business practice by developing a progressively skilled workforce essential for today’s competitive economic climate. Our specialist HLA team will work with you to identify your requirements and guide you through the steps of recruiting the right Apprentice/HLA for your business.

Employer Resources

• The role of the HLA employer
• An employer’s guide to the HLA recruitment process
• HLA information portal - employers access instructions
• How to access the HLA applicant pool
• Communicating with HLA apprentices during the recruitment process
• Key dates for recruitment 2023-24
• Paying a HLA apprentice
• Facilitating a higher level apprentice in the workplace
• Data sharing agreement