National Apprentice Week - time to consider an alternative?

This week, (Monday 6th - Friday 10th February) is National Apprentice Week.

Over 130,000 employers in England offer apprenticeships which last year this accounted for over 685,000 apprentices. This figure shows a 58% increase compared to the 2009/2010 academic year. Such a significant rise is not only great news for young people looking to start their career but businesses alike.

Looking to kick start your career with an apprenticeship?: https://apprenticeshipvacancymatchingservice.lsc.gov.uk/navms/forms/Vacancy/SearchVacancy.aspx
Businesses conducting Apprenticeships can benefit from a multitude of factors such as the ability to fill skills gaps, improving your bottom line and motivate your workforce. However for some businesses the need to release employees for training can often prove inconvenient or even detrimental to the apprentice.

As an end to end solutions provider, networx is continously looking for the opportunity to develop strategic opartnerships with leading businesses who can offer support to our clients. Our latest partnership is designed to offer clients who conduct apprenticeships ( or are looking to )with an highly beneficial alternative method.

Virtual College are an online training provider who have delivered e-learning courses to individuals and businesses for over 15 years. The web enabled courses they offer are designed to reflect the specific needs of businesses and break down the boundaries of traditional learning.

Their unique apprenticeship schemes offer a wide range of benefits to businesses which are predominantly delivered through the flexibility of learning online.

Without the need to relase an apprentice on a specific day every week, this offers the client with the option to allow training to be conducted around the requirements of the role. For example: if a business is experiencing high volumes or has a set deadline to meet, the apprentice can be there to help. The business benefits from the extra support and the apprentice benefits from valuable on the job experience.

The fact that it is online ensures that businesses can easily keep track and monitor the progress that is being made.

 If you think that your business would benefit from a tailored online apprentice course then please visit our partners page:

Virtual College - http://www.virtual-college.co.uk/apprenticeships/apprenticeships.aspx