Workforce solutions
Are you looking to develop your workforce, recruit or take on an apprentice? Our Business Engagement team can offer free bespoke support and guidance on workforce solutions.
Apprenticeships
Apprentices are aged 16 or over and combine working with studying to gain skills and knowledge in a specific job. Apprentices can be new or current employees and must:
- work with experienced staff
- learn job-specific skills
- study during their working week (for example, at a college or training organisation)
For further information on apprenticeships and employing an apprentice, visit the gov.uk website (external link). Alternatively, contact the Business Engagement team on 01695 712692 or email lets.talk@westlancs.gov.uk.
Other useful links
Jobcentre Plus (external link) has one of Britain’s largest databases of job vacancies via Universal Jobmatch, and as an employer you can advertise your job vacancies with them. Jobcentre Plus works with employers within West Lancashire and can offer recruitment support to all business sectors.
The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) (external link) has responsibility for apprenticeships in England. Their main role is to work with employers, helping more of them take on apprentices. This website details all you need to know about taking on an apprentice within your business
The Gov.uk (external link) website provides useful information for businesses ranging from contracts of employment to recruiting and hiring your workforce to improve business performance.
