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BTEC Apprenticeships (QCF Level 2) in Business Skills
Apprenticeships in Wales
The Welsh Government believes in and supports Apprenticeships in Wales as they fuel the future essential skills base of our nation. Apprenticeships in Wales help to inspire success in the individual and bring huge benefits to the workplace. They currently offer a number of initiatives to encourage employers to recruit more apprentices. One of the most popular is the Young Recruits Programme (YRP). This is an all Wales programme that provides funding to employers offering high quality apprenticeship programmes who recruit and train additional young apprentices (16-24 yrs old).
What are the advantages for the:
(1) Employers: Help someone to help your company?
It makes their workplace more productive. By becoming involved in Apprenticeships in Wales, you are creating a more responsive, motivated workforce with the key skills and experience you need for your company. Apprentices can do great things for their employers. But they need the chance to work and train. The Welsh Government pays the external training costs, leaving you to pay only for the wage of the trainee.
(2) Apprentices: Give yourself a great career – Take an Apprenticeship NOW!
Apprenticeships are a great way for you to gain recognised qualifications and essential skills while earning a wage.
The workplace experience that you will gain during your apprenticeship will stay with you for life. You will share your learning with a training provider and working in your employer’s business, so you will gain both qualifications and the experience. Apprenticeships in Wales are open to everyone, whether you are a young learner, or want to change your career pathway. You can learn on the job and get extra skills from a training provider.
What Next?
If you would like to speak to someone about apprenticeship opportunities in Wales, employers should call 0845 60 661 60, individuals contact Careers Wales on 0800 100 900 or visit the Careers Wales website.
Why choose BTEC Apprenticeships in Business Skills?
All sectors (public and private) are creating a huge range of opportunities.The core of every organisation and business has no limitations. Roles in business and administration are no longer static and low-level, they include a wide range of opportunities, from junior secretary right through to managing director.
