How was your 2024? If it was anything like mine it went by in a flash, and like every year it’s always surprising to see just how much things can change in 12 short months.
One of my favourite quotes is by Seneca:
“While we wait for life, life passes”
So as we look forward to another year of work in 2025, this begs the question, what do you want to achieve next year?
Are you looking to progress? Gain some key transferable skills? Or maybe learn something totally new?
The workplace is evolving at a breakneck pace. Industries are transforming, new technologies are always emerging. If you’re already in a job, it might feel like finding time to learn new skills is impossible.
But what if the opportunity to grow professionally was built right into your workday?
Apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships are government funded, and designed to be undertaken in the workplace. Your employer only needs to allow a small slice of your working week for you to learn, a small price to pay for injecting new skills into their business. Especially when you consider the cost of hiring a new member of staff or outsourcing.
Why Apprenticeships Are Ideal for Upskilling on the Job
Tailored to Your Role
Many apprenticeships are designed with your current job in mind, allowing you to apply new skills directly to your daily responsibilities. Whether you’re looking to take on a leadership position or become a specialist in a specific area, apprenticeship programs can be customised to fit what you and your employer are looking to achieve.
No Career Break Needed
Forget about evening classes or taking time off work. Apprenticeships are flexible and designed to fit around your job, ensuring you can upskill without compromising your role. Training sessions often combine on-the-job learning with periodic workshops or online modules. Apprenticeships are practical learning, so you’ll be applying what you’ve learnt directly in your role after each learning session.
Enhance Your Career Progression
Employers increasingly value employees who are committed to personal and professional growth. By undertaking an apprenticeship, you’ll gain valuable skills making you more likely to be promoted to offered higher-paying positions within your company. The skills you gain will also be with you for life.
Gain Recognised Qualifications
Apprenticeships aren’t online courses with loose accreditations, they are nationally recognised certifications that help you solidify your expertise and credibility. From leadership diplomas to technical accreditations, these qualifications can really boost your career trajectory.
What Skills Can You Gain through Apprenticeships?
Leadership and Management
Digital Skills
- Software Developer – Level 3 & 4
- Data Analysts – Level 3 & 4
- Information Communications Technician – Level 3
Marketing and Events
- Multi-Channel Marketer – Level 3
- Content Creator – Level 3
- Events Assistant – Level 3
- Marketing Executive – Level 4
How Employers Benefit from Your Apprenticeship
Here’s the bit to show your line manager…
Employers love apprenticeships for their ability to upskill existing employees without hiring new staff. By developing talent internally, companies save on recruitment costs and retain valuable institutional knowledge.
Plus, apprenticeships are government funded making them cost-effective for businesses, with government support covering a significant portion of training costs—even for existing employees.
For example, the Software Development Apprenticeship (level 3) is a £15,000 qualification, but the government will fund either 95% or 100% of this depending on the apprentice’s age. Meaning at most your employer would pay £750. Add in the apprenticeship levy for larger employers or local initiatives like levy transfers and it’s unlikely your employer will need to contribute at all.
This means all your employer needs to do is give you time to learn and apply your skills in your role.
Talk about a no-brainer…
So, How Can We (Pro Apprenticeships) Help You?
At Pro Apprenticeships, we specialise in working with both employees and employers to create impactful training. We help professionals identify the right programs for their current roles and future ambitions, ensuring seamless integration into their existing roles!
It all starts with a simple chat to find out if an apprenticeship is right for you. This could be with you, your employer or both.
Our consultative approach means we are here to support you.
Want to start a conversation?
If you are hungering for change, or for progression. Don’t let 2025 just be another year, make it a year you remember.
Commit to something that could change your career for the better with an apprenticeship. Together, we’ll make 2025 your year of growth and success.
Drop us an email at info@pro-app.co.uk to get started.
Or give us a call on 0333 444 0036 to chat with one of our apprenticeship advisors.