The Benefits of Apprenticeships

For the University

For the Apprentices

• They can be used as a recruitment and attraction tool for new posts, or as career development for current staff. 

• Investing in apprenticeships is a cost-effective way of creating an agile workforce, and supporting inclusive recruitment and social mobility within Queen Mary. 96% of apprentice employers say they are beneficial to their business.

• Apprenticeships are an effective means of meeting both current and future skills demand. The government estimate that employers can recoup their investment within one to two years.  

• Apprenticeships are a means of attracting the best quality recruits by being able to offer a period of training leading to a widely recognised qualification. 
  
• Apprenticeships are a means of retaining existing staff by providing on-going training designed to raise skill levels.  

• Apprenticeships help us to meet our 2030 Strategy, Civic University and Technician Commitments. 

• They earn whilst they learn. Apprentices do not have to pay any fees for their training and continue to earn a competitive salary whilst gaining a professional qualification. 

• Apprenticeships provide training in the skills that employers want. Being qualified makes you a more valuable and marketable resource within the university, opening up progression opportunities.  

• Increased future earning potential on completion of your training as apprenticeships give you practical and relevant work experience which strengthens your CV.  

• Apprenticeship schemes can offer a foot in the door to allow you to start or progress your professional career in your desired direction.  

• There are a wide range of Apprenticeship courses available.