Why Apprenticeships Are Important For Your KBB Business
Hannah Hockley
Apprenticeship Expert | Simplifying Apprenticeships for Businesses and Trade Associations
As a small business owner, you know how important it is to have a skilled and reliable workforce. However, finding qualified candidates can be a challenge, especially in a sector like KBB where there's a shortage of skilled workers. That's where Apprenticeships come in.
By hiring Apprentices, you'll be providing hands-on training to the next generation of skilled workers. Apprenticeships are a great way to develop talent from scratch, without having to rely on costly recruitment methods. Plus, by investing in the development of your Apprentices, you'll create a sense of loyalty and commitment that's hard to come by in today's job market.
But Apprenticeships aren't just good for your business; they're also good for the industry as a whole. As you will know, the KBB sector is facing a huge skills gap crisis, with many skilled professionals nearing retirement age and a lack of younger workers to take their place. By hiring apprentices, you'll be doing your part to address this issue and ensure that there are enough skilled workers to keep the industry running, to the high standards you have set, in the future.
Another benefit of hiring Apprentices is that they can help you boost diversity and inclusion in your workforce. As a small business owner, you know how important it is to have a diverse team that can bring different perspectives and ideas to the table. By providing training and development opportunities to individuals from different backgrounds, you'll create a more dynamic and creative workforce that can better serve your customers.
And don't worry if you don't have a large budget for training and development. Apprenticeships can be tailored to fit your specific needs and budget. Plus, there are government-backed schemes available that can help cover the costs of training and even provide financial incentives for hiring apprentices.
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So, what are you waiting for? By hiring Apprentices in the KBB sector, you'll be investing in the future of your business, addressing the skills gap crisis, boosting diversity and inclusion, and creating a loyal and committed workforce. It's like adding the perfect ingredient to a recipe and making it even better than before!
At BiKBBI Skills Plus we offer a range of services to help you with every stage of hiring an Apprentice and take on all of the administrative processes which we know use up your valuable time.
If you register your interest here, then one of the team will be in touch. Alternatively, you can contact me directly:
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2 年Hannah, lovely to see you yesterday. We can have you on our podcast to talk about this?
Definitely worth a read! A great article Hannah ?? Hiring an apprentice is so important - especially in the KBB industry. Plus, you'll be growing your own business and the entire industry by doing so!
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2 年Morning Hannah, ref KBB is there an umbrella website for the sector which explains all the different careers, the skills in demand and where the businesses are located? as I have found that most industries are letting young people/parents/teachers down digitally, so always interested when I come across another sector.