Employer Support
Welcome to the CT Skills Employer Support page, where employers can access guidance on recruiting, training, and retaining apprentices. The page provides practical advice on topics such as compliance, onboarding, funding and training programmes. Whether you are hiring apprentices for the first time or looking to improve your existing apprenticeship process, these resources help you navigate the journey with confidence.
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
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.
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.
Hiring an Apprentice? We've Got the Answers to Your Top Questions
Looking to upskill staff or hire new talent through an apprenticeship? Learn how the process works and how to make the most of it.