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Build Skills. Grow Talent. Drive Results.
We help organisations like yours attract talent, develop staff, and close skills gaps — all with measurable impact. In a world of skills shortages, changing workforce expectations, and rapid change, we give you the support to stay ahead.
Why Invest in Apprenticeships & Training?
Developing people isn’t just good practice — it’s smart business.
With our support, you can:
- Train staff in the exact skills your business needs
- Increase productivity and performance
- Improve staff retention
- Access government funding or maximise your levy
- Build a pipeline of future leaders
- Bring fresh thinking and digital skills into your teams
- Strengthen your employer brand as a progressive, people-focused business
Why Invest in Apprenticeships & Training?
Developing people isn’t just good practice — it’s smart business.
98%
of employers would recommend us to other businesses
88.4%
overall apprenticeship first-time pass rate
97%
of learners would recommend us to friends and family
50%
of apprentices achieve Distinction
97%
rate our workshops as good or excellent
80%
overall achievement rate for online courses
Upskill, Reskill & Evolve
Your workforce holds untapped potential. Our industry-led programmes help you prepare staff for what’s next.
We’ll help you:
- Upskill teams and reskill employees for new responsibilities
- Build confident, capable, future-ready teams
- Embed a culture of learning and development
- Make the most of your apprenticeship levy and government funding
Attract & Recruit Future Talent
Finding the right people takes time. We make it simple. Acting as your recruitment partner, we connect you with motivated, work-ready individuals across a range of industries.
What you’ll gain:
- Access to fresh, diverse talent pools
- Build your future talent pipeline with expert support every step of the way
- Inclusive hiring that strengthens social impact
- Candidates aligned to your business needs and goals
Why Choose CT Skills?
We’re more than a training provider. We’re a long-term partner who understands how skills, people, and capability come together to drive business success.
With over 20 years’ experience, we’ve helped thousands of organisations move beyond traditional recruitment or training models — unlocking the full potential of their workforce.
Training Solutions That Work for You
We simplify the complex world of training, funding, and workforce development. Whether you need advice, outsourced delivery, or bespoke programmes, we’ll design solutions that work for your business.
We offer:
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Strategic guidance on skills and funding
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End-to-end management of training programmes
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Tailored programme design
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Data and insights to track progress
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Flexible support for short-term or long-term goals
TESTIMONIALS
As an employer, we strongly embrace learning opportunities for our people. Supporting apprenticeships has been instrumental in strengthening the learning culture we are proud of.
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As a business in a dynamic growth phase, we’ve found great value in offering apprenticeships to ambitious individuals who want to grow alongside us.
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Working with CT Skills to find and support apprentices has been an incredibly easy and positive experience! Thanks to their support, we’ve had four fantastic apprentices join our team.
Recruiting an apprentice is straightforward, and we offer a free recruitment service. Here’s how the typical process works:
- Your vacancy is advertised across top job boards and shared with our social community.
- Applicants are pre-screened and a shortlist of suitable candidates is sent to you.
- Interviews are arranged on your behalf at a time that works for you.
- You carry out the interviews and select your preferred candidate.
Full information about the current minimum wage for apprentices in the UK can be found here.
Not necessarily. While many employers do offer permanent positions at the end of an apprenticeship, it isn’t a requirement.
For most employers, the cost of apprenticeship training is shared with the government. Non-levy employers typically pay 5% of training costs, with the government covering 95%. Levy-paying employers can use their funds, and transfer up to 25% of unused levy to support smaller organisations. Employers may also receive a £1,000 incentive for hiring eligible apprentices.
Absolutely. Many apprentices we support at CT Skills are already employed within their business. There’s no age limit, and with available funding, it’s a cost-effective way to develop your people.
It’s a minimum of 6 hours per week over the apprenticeship duration, including activities like job shadowing, mentoring, independent study, online modules, project work, and workshops. This will be discussed and tailored for your organisation.
Expanding Your Team with an Apprentice
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Off-The-Job Training: How to Make It Work for Your Business
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Upskilling vs. Hiring in the UK – What's the Smarter Move for Employers?
Explore the benefits of upskilling and hiring in the UK, and how a strategic approach to both can benefit and strengthen your business.
Employer Support
Off-The-Job Training: How to Make It Work for Your Business
Off-the-job training is the structured learning that takes place outside of an apprentice’s normal tasks. Find out how to make it work for your business
Employer Support
Avoiding Dropouts: How to Support Apprentices from Day One
Explore how to avoid dropouts, common hiring mistakes, and practical strategies to improve retention and empower learners to succeed.
Employer Support
Upskilling vs. Hiring in the UK – What's the Smarter Move for Employers?
Explore the benefits of upskilling and hiring in the UK, and how a strategic approach to both can benefit and strengthen your business.
Employer Support
Off-The-Job Training: How to Make It Work for Your Business
Off-the-job training is the structured learning that takes place outside of an apprentice’s normal tasks. Find out how to make it work for your business
Employer Support
Avoiding Dropouts: How to Support Apprentices from Day One
Explore how to avoid dropouts, common hiring mistakes, and practical strategies to improve retention and empower learners to succeed.
Employer Support
Upskilling vs. Hiring in the UK – What's the Smarter Move for Employers?
Explore the benefits of upskilling and hiring in the UK, and how a strategic approach to both can benefit and strengthen your business.
Essential Information
Get Employer Advice
Employing an Apprentice
This GOV.UK page explains everything you need to hire an apprentice, including pay, contracts, and training responsibilities.
Apprenticeship Levy Guidance
This page helps you check whether your organisation needs to pay the Apprenticeship Levy and what steps to take if it does.
Manage Apprenticeship Funds
This guide shows you how to use your apprenticeship service account to access funds, pay training providers, and manage training.