Hire an Apprentice
Are you looking to build a loyal and hardworking workforce through an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are an effective way to grow talent within your business, helping you build a skilled, motivated and hardworking workforce. Employers who hire apprentices report an 80% improvement in staff retention. At Professional Training Solutions, we deliver high-quality apprenticeships tailored to the unique needs of your business.
What is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships combine paid employment with training, enabling learners to gain practical experience and a recognised qualification while helping employers build a skilled workforce.
- Aged 16+
- Work alongside study.
- New or existing employees.
- Paid at least the minimum apprenticeship wage.
Why Hire an Apprentice?
Apprenticeships are a valuable investment, helping businesses develop skills tailored to their needs while building a stronger workforce. By investing in apprentices, employers can attract motivated talent, improve collaboration and support long-term business success.
Understanding the Apprenticeship Levy
Apprenticeships Professional Training Solutions Provide
Professional Training Solutions delivers apprenticeships across London, Surrey and the South East, helping employers recruit, develop and upskill their workforce. We offer programmes in Education and Childcare, Health and Social Care, Residential Childcare and Professional Services, supporting both career progression and business growth.
- Health, Adult Social Care and Residential Childcare
- Professional Services
- Education and Childcare
The Big Benefits.
Our apprenticeships help employees develop practical, industry-relevant skills while applying their learning in the workplace. Eligible employers may benefit from fully funded training, providing a cost-effective way to upskill staff, reduce recruitment costs and build a skilled workforce. We can also support employers with recruiting suitable candidates where required.
- Upskill your workforce – Develop existing staff, reduce recruitment costs and close skills gaps from within.
- No National Insurance – Employers pay no National Insurance contributions for apprentices under 25 earning below the Upper Secondary Threshold.
- £1,000 employer incentive – Available for hiring an apprentice aged 16 to 18, or under 25 with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan or care experience.
- Foundation Apprenticeship funding – Employers may receive up to £3,000, paid in instalments during the apprentice’s first year.
- £2,000 incentive for SMEs – Smaller (non-levy) businesses hiring an apprentice aged 16 to 24 can receive £2,000 from October 2026.
- £2,000 Foundation Apprenticeship payment – Available for employers hiring apprentices aged 16 to 21 (or up to 24 for eligible groups).
- £3,000 bursary for care leavers – Available to apprentices under 25 starting an apprenticeship.
- Fully funded training – Smaller (non-levy) businesses hiring eligible apprentices aged 16 to 24 can access fully funded apprenticeship training from August 2026.
- Additional £1,000 employer payment – Available for employing apprentices aged 16 to 18, or 19 to 24 in eligible groups.
- Youth Jobs Grant – Employers may receive up to £3,000 for hiring eligible 18 to 24-year-olds claiming Universal Credit, paid in two instalments.
Read Why Our Employers Choose Professional Training Solutions
Ready to Grow Your Workforce?
Contact enquiries@protrain-solutions.co.uk to Hire an Apprentice!
