Why have an Apprentice - Webs Training

A rewarding experience

Taking on an apprentice with WEBS is a rewarding experience that supports the next generation of your business, and your industry.

WEBS have over 50 years of experience providing apprenticeships, so we can train your apprentice to the highest industry standard.

By taking on an apprentice you can:

Contribute to reducing the skills gap

The furniture industry is facing an ageing workforce where there may not be enough skilled workers available in the future if we don’t start training new people now.

Improve careers

Provide an opportunity to a school leaver looking for a practical career path.

Welcome people into your trade who want to re-train into something new

Apprentices can be aged 16 – 60+ so they are a great opportunity for people learn a new skill set.
This can be within your business allowing people to re-train in a new department.

Progress rising stars within your business

Develop someone from the start of their career with your company beliefs and processes.
As the apprentice progresses in your businesses, they will understand your company inside and out!

Practical benefits

You may already be contributing to the costs of an apprenticeship, if you are a levy payer – so if you are paying into a levy pot you should use it!
The government funds a majority of the apprenticeship cost
£1000 for taking on a young apprentice.
The apprenticeship wage reduces costs to your business whilst they get trained up.
You can put existing employees on an apprenticeship to develop them, without adding additional head count costs to your business.
Exemption from Class 1 National Insurance Contribution for apprentices under the age of 25.

Find out more about costs and funding Support and information for employers

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WEBS support you with finding your new apprentice: Recruitment support

“It puts a smile on my face every time I see what an apprentice has done following their course”

Darren Roberts, Fitted Interiors Training Officer on his apprentices’ successes.