HAVING achieved a ‘good’ Ofsted rating in its last inspection, Starting Off is cementing its place as one of the leading apprenticeship providers in the county.
Apprentices can make all the difference to a business, bringing in new talent in a cost-effective way, allowing new blood to learn a trade while driving growth, and at the same time, fitting in with the company’s values and ethos.
Bringing in the services of a company like Starting Off can help to make the process of hiring an apprentice clearer, from identifying roles that are suitable for apprenticeships, to gaining vital gover
HAVING achieved a ‘good’ Ofsted rating in its last inspection, Starting Off is cementing its place as one of the leading apprenticeship providers in the county.
Apprentices can make all the difference to a business, bringing in new talent in a cost-effective way, allowing new blood to learn a trade while driving growth, and at the same time, fitting in with the company’s values and ethos.
Bringing in the services of a company like Starting Off can help to make the process of hiring an apprentice clearer, from identifying roles that are suitable for apprenticeships, to gaining vital government funding to help make the position viable.
Dan Harding, a Director at Starting Off, said: “Achieving another Good rating the Ofsted inspection underlines how well we are maintaining the standard of service that clients have come to expect.
“With up to £1,500 available to businesses who take on an apprentice, it’s something well worth looking at, but it sometimes needs careful planning to identify how and where the apprentice would fit in and what training and support is needed.”
Apprentices can be a vital part of resource planning for companies looking to take the next step in terms of growth and development. Where understaffing is an issue, but overstaffing could prove to be problematic, an apprentice could be the ideal solution.
Dan Harding added: “If you’re forecasting for growth, an apprentice can be a safe bet. The apprentice can grow with the business while learning all of the time, often starting on a competitive salary, which can increase inline with your business growth. Also, where you might sometimes find that only one person within the business understands your key processes, introducing an apprentice to learn these processes not only protects your business but also enables growth.”
Starting Off has an experienced recruitment team that prides itself in selecting the right apprentices for your business. If now is the right time to think about an apprentice for your business contact 01604 622855 or email