Apprenticeships & Workforce Development
Driving Growth, Enhancing Recruitment, and Aligning Talent with Industry Needs
We work in partnership with training providers, FE colleges, and universities to boost apprenticeship engagement, streamline recruitment, and deliver impactful workforce development strategies tailored to employer needs.
Apprenticeship Recruitment & Employer Engagement
We help you grow apprenticeship starts by:
Identifying employer needs across sectors and mapping them to relevant apprenticeship standards.
Running targeted campaigns to promote apprenticeship opportunities to employers with talent gaps.
Leveraging regional Labour Market Information (LMI) to identify areas of skills demand and tailor provision accordingly.
Supporting events, webinars, and outreach activities to raise awareness of apprenticeships.
End-to-End Talent Pipeline Solutions
We support you in building complete workforce pipelines through:
Pre-apprenticeship and bridging programmes to prepare candidates for placements.
T-Level industry placements that transition into apprenticeships.
Supported internships for inclusive hiring.
Access to ‘work-ready’ candidates through our TalentBench and TalentXpress models.
Strategic Workforce Planning for Employers
We act as a strategic consultant to align workforce training with business goals:
Conducting Organisational Needs Analysis (ONA) to uncover future skills gaps.
Developing bespoke employer workforce development plans.
Helping employers understand apprenticeship funding, incentives, and return on investment.
Retention & Development Strategies
We help improve learner retention and progression by:
Advising on onboarding best practices and workplace mentoring.
Promoting internal development pathways and L&D opportunities post-apprenticeship.
Encouraging employers to embed apprenticeships into succession planning.
Cross-Selling Commercial and Higher-Level Training
We help providers maximise employer value by:
Introducing CPD, short courses, and digital skills training alongside apprenticeships.
Promoting progression into higher and degree-level apprenticeships.
Offering commercial training bundles to support ongoing employer upskilling needs.
