Recruit a new apprentice, or enrol existing employees

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Recruit a New Apprentice or Enrol Existing Employees

Apprenticeships are a strategic tool for employers to build digital capability, close skills gaps, and future-proof their workforce. Whether you’re looking to recruit a new apprentice or enrol existing employees, NowSkills makes it simple, cost-effective, and impactful.

Two Powerful Routes to Upskilling

Some employers aren’t aware that they can use apprenticeship to support both new hires and current staff. At NowSkills, we help you explore both options:

Enrol existing employees: Apprenticeships are a smart alternative to commercial training. If you have staff who would benefit from structured development—whether in data analysis, IT support, or digital marketing—you can enrol them onto a government-funded programme. This boosts retention, morale, and productivity, all while aligning with your business goals.

Recruit a new apprentice: We offer a free recruitment service to help you attract motivated candidates ready to start their digital careers. From writing job descriptions to shortlisting applicants, our team supports every step of the process. Your vacancy is promoted on the national Find an Apprenticeship platform, giving you access to a wide talent pool.

Off-the-Job Training: What Employers Need to Know

All apprentices must complete off-the-job training as part of their programme. This is a statutory requirement and must take place during normal working hours. Employers are required to give apprentices a minimum of six hours per week to focus on learning activities that build the knowledge, skills, and behaviours outlined in their apprenticeship standard.

Off-the-job training can include:
Tutor-led sessions and online learning
Shadowing, mentoring, and industry visits
Assignments, projects, and simulations

NowSkills helps employers plan and record this time effectively to ensure compliance and maximise learning. Visit our Off the job training page.

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Provide a Workplace Mentor

To support your apprentice’s success, employers must assign a workplace mentor—someone who can guide the apprentice in their role, set meaningful tasks, and help them apply their learning. This mentor also attends regular 1:1 review sessions with the NowSkills tutor to monitor progress, set goals, and ensure the apprentice is on track.

A good mentor acts as a role model, sounding board, and motivator—helping the apprentice grow in confidence and capability. We offer guidance to help your team develop effective mentoring skills and understand their responsibilities.

Maximise Your Apprenticeship Funding

Whether you’re a levy-paying organisation or eligible for 95% government co-investment, NowSkills helps you make the most of available funding. We also support levy transfers, allowing larger employers to share unused funds with SMEs.

Explore our Funding Support page.

Why Employers Choose NowSkills

NowSkills is a specialist digital apprenticeship provider with over a decade of experience. We work exclusively in the tech sector, offering programmes that are:

Tailored to job roles and aligned with employer needs
Delivered by industry-experienced tutors
Supported by a dedicated Employer Engagement team
Backed by strong quality assurance and Ofsted oversight

We’ve helped hundreds of organisations—from SMEs to national employers—build confident, capable teams through apprenticeships. Visit our Why Employers Chose NowSkills page.

Real Business Impact

Employers report significant benefits when they invest in apprenticeships:

96% of employers say apprentices improved their business
69% saw better staff retention
73% experienced improved team morale
65% of apprentices stayed with their employer after completion

Whether you’re hiring fresh talent or developing your existing team, apprenticeships deliver measurable ROI.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re considering recruiting a new apprentice or enrolling current employees, our friendly team is here to help. We’ll guide you through eligibility, funding, and programme selection—making the process smooth and stress-free.