With the government sticking to their target of 3 million apprenticeship starts by 2020, the focus is now shifting towards SME’s.
The government have recently allocated £650 million to encourage SME’s to fill their skills gaps with young talent, and regard apprenticeships as the perfect vehicle to achieve this.
Just IT and Skills Team have been given direct government funding to provide IT and digital apprentices to SMEs. This means that 100% of apprenticeship training costs will now be covered by government funding for businesses with under 50 employees, and 90% of training costs will be covered for businesses with over 50 employees.
Regardless of your industry, these apprentices can help to grow your business and solve recruitment challenges, whilst injecting fresh creativity and enthusiasm into the workplace.
There is also an additional £1000 incentive for any business which chooses an apprentice aged between 16-18, putting the focus on providing young people with alternative paths to employment.
Which apprenticeships are available?
We can provide apprenticeships in the following areas which cover a wide range of tech, digital and leadership & management job roles.
| Network Engineer (Level 4) |
Infrastructure Technician (Level 3) |
IT Support and Networking (Level 4) |
| Software Tester (Level 4) |
Software Developer (Level 4) |
Software Development Technician (Level 4) |
| Digital Marketer (Level 3) |
Data Analyst (Level 4) |
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| Associate Project Manager (Level 4) |
Team Leader Supervisor (Level 3) |
Operations Manager (Level 5) |
Who will your apprentice be?
This process is exactly the same as employing any other member of staff. We will source the best candidates who match your skill and culture requirements, letting you to interview those you deem suitable.
New Apprentices
These are tech and digital enthusiasts recruited specially for your role, that are looking to kick-start promising tech careers.
They will have a passion for tech and digital, and depending on the skills you require, some relevant evidence and examples of previous work or learning.
Salary expectation: £10k +
Pre-trained Candidates: Technology
Exclusive to Just IT: Course graduates from our flagship Network Professional Programme or IT Tech Support course with established IT skills and accreditations that include; Microsoft Windows, Server and CompTIA A+.
They will have already self-funded their training through our own courses, which include hands-on experience alongside theoretical knowledge and accreditations.
Salary expectation: £18k +
Pre-trained Candidates: Development
Exclusive to Just IT: Course graduates from our Developer’s Programme with proficiency in key programming languages including HTML5, JavaScript, Visual C# and CSS3.
Typically university graduates or career changers, these candidates have self-funded their training and specialised in either front-end or back-end applications.
Salary expectation: £18k +
Your current staff
This funding can also be used to upskill your current staff through an internal development programme, with training funded through the Apprenticeship Levy.
Training fits around an employee’s existing work, with options for on-site training, off-site training and remote learning including connected learning and virtual classrooms. A personal business coach will also be assigned, to ensure the learner gets the support and guidance they need to complete their qualification.
What to do next
With new funding and incentives available for SMEs, there has never been a better time to hire an apprentice into your business.
Over the last 5 years, we have helped hundreds of London companies use government funded apprenticeships to bring new skills into their workplace.
To explore your options, get in touch, and we’ll find the solutions that work best for your business.
For personalised advice on making the most of apprenticeships please contact Bruce Simpson on: 020 3540 9433