Training for Employers, Part 04
Apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships are a valuable way to bring new people into your business or support existing staff to gain recognised qualifications while working. Newly employed staff and existing team members may both be eligible.
In detail
Recruit new talent or develop your existing team.
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Recruit new talent
We help advertise the role, screen applicants and shortlist candidates from our local pool, ready for you to interview and hire.
- Free job advert
- Pre-screened shortlist
- Local candidates
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Upskill existing staff
Existing employees can also be enrolled where the apprenticeship supports them to gain a new role or significant new skills within your organisation.
- No age limit
- Linked to a real role change
- Recognised by industry bodies
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Funded training
Department for the Economy funds the training delivery for eligible apprenticeships, with employer wage incentives available for some priority sectors.
- DfE funded training
- Employer incentives where eligible
- Transparent funding summary
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Sectors covered
Rutledge delivers apprenticeships across a broad range of sectors aligned with NI labour market priorities.
- Health and Social Care
- Business and Administration
- Engineering and Manufacturing
- Hospitality and Retail
Good to know
Getting started
Apprenticeship setup typically takes two to four weeks from first conversation to enrolment.
- Discovery call to confirm eligibility
- Role and qualification mapping
- Apprenticeship agreement and enrolment
- First workplace visit by your assessor