Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study. Apprentices are employed; productively work on everyday tasks required by the organisation and earn a wage whilst at the same time study and gain new skills with the help of the training delivery partner.
The national apprenticeship service website states that 96% of employers that take on an apprentice report benefits to their business and 72% of businesses report improved productivity as a result of employing an apprentice.
Internships and voluntary placements are a great way for a business to give an individual real life experience in a role and encourage them to pursue a career within your organisation or industry.
There are a range of providers in the region that can help you take on an apprentice/intern if you are an employer or help you source an apprenticeship/internship as an individual. This section will highlight some of these providers and detail how you can start your journey:
Apprenticeships.gov
Find out how to become an apprentice, what apprenticeships are available, which employers offer them and information about starting your apprenticeship.
Bristol WORKS
WORKS aims to make quality experiences of work and apprenticeships available to every young person. Bristol WORKS is building an innovative education, business and community partnership that aims to raise the aspirations of young people and their parents/carers through the development of experience of work opportunities and clear post 16 pathways for all young people
Local Colleges
The colleges in the region offer a wide range of apprenticeship programmes covering all employment sectors including the hospitality and catering industry. This page provides links to these.
Universities - Bath Spa University & University of The West of England
Access thousands of motivated and talented undergraduate and postgraduate from over 100 countries worldwide – all keen to help your business flourish internationally.
Western Training Provider Network
The Western Training Provider Network enables training and education providers in the West of England to share opportunities, best practice, collaborate and get maximum value from their training programmes. They run an impartial free apprenticeship service, one front door, all solutions, for businesses, and manage a handover to the relevant training provider, college or university.
We hope you find the above information helpful, however if you would like to speak to someone about the support available for your business, please get in touch with us, as we would be delighted to chat through the options with you.
This page contains information about local Further Education Colleges in the West of England who provide courses in tourism, hospitality and visitor economy associated subjects.
