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The value of investing in apprenticeships

Taking on an apprentice is an investment that reaps huge rewards. As an employer, you have an opportunity to nurture the next generation of talent and drive your industry forward.

To date City & Guilds have partnered with hundreds of employers and training providers to deliver over 65,000 apprenticeship certifications via end-point assessment. Our track record means we can help your organisation make the most of your apprenticeship levy and ensure a lasting impact on your workforce.

Value of apprenticeships

"Apprenticeships are the future of the industry... apprenticeships give our business an opportunity to mould the future generation into how we operate."

– Craig Jolly, Head of Engineering, Balfour Beatty

Working with City & Guilds

We can help your organisation put the apprenticeship levy to work with our expert guidance and support, from skills analysis to advice on funding options, and supporting apprentices to ensure their success.

By utilising the apprenticeship levy across a broader range of skills and entry points, including new recruits, you can diversify your workforce and contribute to driving social mobility.

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Supporting the success of apprenticeships

We’re committed to supporting learner success to increase retention from onboarding, through programme and during EPA.

  • Our resources help structure the off-the-job learning so your staff can focus on delivery
  • Our innovative e-learning solutions enable remote delivery and give apprentices flexibility to learn in their own time.
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We have delivered over 60,000 end-point assessments, with a 90% pass rate

  

We are approved across over 62 standards

  

We are working with over 140 customers and 600 employers

Securing apprentice success

Providing practical advice and solutions

securing apprentice success coverDespite their strong potential, apprenticeships are suffering from high non-completion rates. Government figures shared in a report by think tank EDSK show that almost half (47 percent) of apprentices drop out. It’s a critical issue, and one the government has set out targets to address. As well as introducing a goal to increase apprenticeship achievement rates to 67 percent by 2025.

In our recent guide we explore this issue further with practical tips and guidance on how best to support apprentices throughout their journey.

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Our end-point assessment service

Our end-point assessment service is designed to provide solutions and personalised support to providers and employers delivering our standards or the end-point assessment.

We provide a thorough understanding of EPA with our specially created resources including assessment packs with grading insight, how-to guides and preparation checklists, so you are fully prepared.

Here are some of the ways we support:

  • An experienced EPA Support team provide invaluable customer support offering advice, guidance and solutions.
  • a comprehensive range of support resources for employers and apprentices
  • An intuitive apprenticeship administration platform designed to support employers, providers and apprentices. You'll access EPA Pro to track apprentices progress and key milestones.

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Additional support


Expert solutions and personalised support

Our client managers are here to support you with your talent development strategies and can offer practical advice on apprenticeship delivery.

Visit our client support page to learn more.

EPA Support team

Our EPA support teams are on-hand to take you through the apprenticeship process. Our support team consists of Technical Advisors, EPA Partnership Managers, Digital Solutions Managers, and customer support teams all working together to provide solutions and guidance throughout the apprenticeship journey.

Visit the EPA Support team page to learn more and contact our specialist support teams.

Customer Service

Our Customer Service team are available to provide solutions to general enquiries and online platform support.

0192 4930 800 (option 5)

customersupport@cityandguilds.com

If you would like to deliver new standards with us or switch from another EPAO please fill in the form below a member of our team will be in touch.

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Apprenticeship support hub

Apprenticeship support hub

Discover resources, guidance and best practice to support your delivery from onboarding through to EPA.                                                                                                  

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Contact our EPA Support team

We are here to support you through your apprenticeship journey.

Would you like to know more about how we can support you and your apprentices? Our EPA specialists and Technical Advisors (TA) offer industry and education expertise.

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Apprentice success stories

We share the success stories from employers, apprentices and providers of how apprenticeships has provided huge benefits to business and a future-proofed the careers of apprentices.

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