Imagine being the reason someone’s life changes for the better…

That’s what Telford College is doing every day, by helping employers to either take on apprentices or upskill and develop existing staff.

The college is currently offering more than 20 different apprenticeship pathways across a broad range of sectors including business and finance, automotive, construction, computing, engineering, early years & education, and health & social care.

And in many instances, there are some very attractive financial incentives for employers prepared to take on new apprentices.

Chris Field, employer relationship manager at Telford College, said: “Behind every apprenticeship is a story – a young person gaining confidence, a career switcher discovering their potential, and a business finding the perfect fit for their team.

“This summer, we’ve been buzzing with activity; there are so many candidates looking to find apprenticeships and we want to match them with meaningful opportunities that can transform their lives and strengthen businesses.”

There are some significant financial incentives on offer at the moment to employers in the construction industry.

For every property maintenance, bricklaying or groundworks apprentice employed by a construction business up to £8,500 can be claimed in financial support over the two years of the programme thanks to a funding scheme backed by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).

And best of all, the expert teams at the college and training board will lead employers through all the paperwork… which means it’s a time-efficient and straightforward process.

Chris added: “We have a large pool of candidates with great potential – and we want to match them up with employers in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.

“We can recommend the right candidates from our talent pool and arrange the interviews, leaving you to simply select the candidates you feel would be the best fit for your business.

“Why employ an apprentice? Because they can bring fresh energy into your team, and address skills gaps in your workforce in a cost-effective way, saving on recruitment costs.

“We’re here to make it happen – simply, smoothly, and with full support, including funding and compliance. All it takes is a quick chat with our team to explore what’s possible.”

Want to know more? Call the Telford College apprenticeships team on 01952 642452