Our Modern Apprenticeships offer flexible solutions to meet your business needs. Whether you're looking to bring in fresh talent or enhance the skills of your existing workforce, our tailored programs help you build a stronger, more skilled team.
Why Apprenticeships Are a Smart Choice for Employers
- Reduce Training Costs: Get funding to provide employees with skills directly relevant to their job with frameworks developed by industry for industry.
- Build a better workforce: Develop a robust, skilled, and adaptable workforce that can meet the evolving needs of today’s economy.
- Recruit New Talent: Create a diverse talent pipeline for businesses, attracting new perspectives and fresh ideas.
- Upskill and Retain: Inspire a loyal workforce by supporting existing staff to develop their skills and knowledge within their field and beyond.
- Continuous Learning Culture: Become an employer of choice, creating a positive working environment that values its people.
- Boost Productivity: Introduce new efficiencies as apprentices apply their learning and motivation within the business.
What’s expected of employers
At City of Glasgow College, we recognise the impact of a supportive and engaging workplace on an apprentice’s growth and development. To help foster this environment, we have developed an Employer Guide for Modern Apprenticeships that outlines the key responsibilities of our partners.
How to get started
- Assess your business needs and identify the skills gap that an apprenticeship can address. Once you've established a clear need, ensure your business meets the eligibility requirements for offering apprenticeship programs.
- Browse our extensive catalogue of frameworks and choose a Modern Apprenticeship that fits your business needs. You can access these via our Modern Apprenticeship Prospectus or Frameworks We Offer page.
- Decide whether your apprentice will be a new employee or if you will upskill an existing one (either way, you can receive help towards the costs).
- Get in touch with our Workforce Development team by contacting us at apprenticeships@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk. One of our dedicated apprenticeship officers will support you with the next steps.
Additional Funding & Support
Access to Work is a government-funded program that provides financial support and practical assistance to help individuals with disabilities or health conditions enter or remain in employment.
The level of support will depend on individual needs but can include:
- Financial Support: Covers additional costs that disabled individuals may incur at work which are not covered by employers or through reasonable adjustments.
- Assessments and Recommendations: Provides professional assessments to identify needs and recommend appropriate support.
- Range of Support: Includes funding for special equipment, adaptations to the workplace, travel expenses, and support workers.
For more information, visit the Access to Work government webpage.
National Recruitment Support
Recruitment support is available for employers looking to hire new talent. In Scotland, employers can post apprenticeship vacancies on Apprenticeships Scotland – a dedicated platform provided by Skills Development Scotland. This process makes it easier for employers to reach a broad audience and offers tools and resources on apprenticeship requirements, benefits, and application processes.
Local Recruitment Incentives
Glasgow City Council provides targeted support for Modern Apprenticeships and other employment opportunities through The Glasgow Guarantee. The platform can offer many benefits including free advertisement, additional funding towards living wage costs and a dedicated business support officer to guide through the process.