Employer Guide: Getting Started With Apprenticeships

November 11, 2025

This guide is designed to provide you with a useful overview of the key steps to follow when recruiting an apprentice, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the apprenticeship system or are a small or medium-sized business.

To find more Small Business Summer resources for Employers, click here.

Updated May 2026 to reflect the latest updates to apprenticeship funding and incentives.

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