The business case

A workforce with skills employers need
A stronger pipeline
A diverse workforce with a range of different skills perspectives
A productive, efficient workplace
A motivated, satisfied workforce
A strong recruitment proposition
A loyal client basis
Substantial support from government
Building distinctive Apprenticeship programmes
A means for fulfilling our social responsibility
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The business case for investment in Higher Apprenticeships is compelling. Employers consistently report that Apprenticeships deliver a significant return on their investment.

Ten reasons to embrace the professional services Higher Apprenticeship

  1. A workforce with the skills employers need: The professional services Higher Apprenticeship is being designed by employers, for employers. It includes the blend of professional qualifications and business skills that professional services employers consistently say they need.
  2. A stronger pipeline: By providing a recognised alternative route into the sector, the professional services Higher Apprenticeship will enable employers to access otherwise untapped, under-represented pools of talented recruits with the talent to thrive in professional services.
  3. A diverse workforce with a range of different skills and perspectives: Diversity is proven to improve financial performance, bringing different perspectives to business challenges, and greater innovation and value to client services.
  4. A productive, efficient workforce: 80% of those who employ Apprentices say they make the workplace more productive.
  5. A motivated, satisfied workforce: 92% of Apprenticeship employers say they lead to a motivated & satisfied workplace.
  6. A strong recruitment proposition: The professional services Higher Apprenticeship will enable employers to take a nationally recognised programme to the recruitment market which offers prospective employees a structured and accredited route to high skill careers in the professional services.
  7. A loyal client base: Customers value employers who embrace Apprenticeships: 81% of customers would prefer to use a company that employs Apprentices.
  8. Substantial support from Government: In addition to its significant contribution to the training costs for Apprentices – up to 100% for Apprentices aged 16-18 when they start their Apprenticeship - the National Apprenticeships Service also provides substantial vacancy filling and other support for employers.
  9. A core around which employers can build distinctive programmes: Individual employers can build their own, distinctive Apprenticeship programmes around the core professional services Higher Apprenticeship framework, creating a unique experience for Apprentices in their particular organisation.
  10. A means of fulfilling our social responsibility: Engaging with and promoting Apprenticeships represents a real contribution to the local community – and helps foster social mobility.

All data taken from Apprenticeships, survey conducted by Populus on behalf of the Learning and Skills Council, February 2009