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High demand, limited places - Apply now for September 2025!

With record-breaking applications, many courses for September 2024 were already full by spring time. With an increasing number of school leavers in our local area, the same high demand is expected for September 2025. So apply early to secure your place and avoid disappointment!

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Apprenticeship information for employers

Are you looking to hire an apprentice? Find out everything you need to know and speak to our specialist team today.

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Overview

Every year, thousands of businesses choose to hire an apprentice as a cost-effective way to grow the talent pool in a business and provide engaging training opportunities.

Besides being a great way to develop a motivated, forward-thinking and dynamic workforce, 74% of employers said apprenticeships also helped them to improve the quality of their product or service.

Providing great benefits to businesses, it’s unsurprising that employers across the country continue to see the value of apprenticeships and apply to hire a new learner.

If you’re considering adding a new apprentice to your team, here is everything you need to know. Alternatively, you can get expert advice and guidance from our specialist team today by calling 0800 121 8317 or contacting employerservices@wnc.ac.uk.

The benefits of hiring an apprentice

We spoke to Arcsus IT Solutions and Tax Matters to discuss the rewarding experience they've encountered from taking on an apprentice. Hear first-hand how West Notts College made the process simple, flexible, and incredibly beneficial for their businesses.


Government incentives

As an employer, not only can you get funding to support apprenticeship training, but there are often additional local incentives too.

With incentive schemes frequently changing, speak to our apprenticeship team to get the latest information on funding opportunities.

Contact employerservices@wnc.ac.uk for more information.


Hiring your apprentice

With the right support, finding the right apprentice for your staff can be simple and stress-free. At Vision West Nottinghamshire College, we provide a free recruitment service where you can discuss your requirements and options one-to-one with an advisor. Alternatively, if you already have someone in mind, we can work with you to get them into place.

Before taking the steps to find your perfect learner, you should be aware that as an employer, you must ensure your apprentice will:

  • Work with experienced staff
  • Learn job-specific skills
  • Get time for training and study during their working week (at least 20% of their normal working hours)

At West Nottinghamshire College, our recruitment process has been designed to support both you as an employer and the learner. We find the best candidate for your business by following a process that includes screening interviews, initial assessments and the creation of unique learning programmes.

If you’d like to know about our process, please contact our team.


Apprenticeships we offer

As a leading apprenticeship provider in Mansfield and Ashfield, we offer four different levels of apprenticeships:

  • Intermediate - equivalent to a level 2 / GCSE qualification in English , maths and IT
  • Advanced - equivalent to a level 3 qualification or two A Level passes
  • Higher - equivalent to a level 4 / foundation degree qualification
  • Degree - equivalent to a level 5/6 qualification or bachelors or masters degree.

These apprenticeships also cover a variety of sectors and roles, including:

  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Hair and beauty
  • Human resources (HR)
  • IT and Software
  • Marketing
  • Retail

Our team also offers a bespoke training service, where they create custom learning programmes that support your business needs. In order to find out more about this offering, you will need to speak to our advisors.


Why work with West Nottinghamshire College?

Besides being one of the biggest apprenticeship providers in the local area, there are many reasons why you should choose to us as your provider:

  • We have four campuses each boasting state-of-the-art-facilities – including specialist facilities for construction, motor vehicles, engineering, robotics, computer labs and more.
  • We can provide bespoke learning programmes that tailor to you.
  • As an employer, we can support you in more way than one with our suite of employer services.

The Business Hour

Keep up-to-date with what’s going on at West Notts by tuning in to The Business Hour with Tony Delahunty on Mansfield 103.2. It’s broadcast every Tuesday from 6-7pm and regularly features the college.

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Want to know more?

If you’d like to find out more about apprenticeships or our free recruitment service, please contact our specialist apprentice team.

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Or call now on freephone 0800 121 8317

Why choose West Notts?

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Courses created in partnership with local employers to meet their specific workforce needs.

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Excellent student support services from careers and financial advice to health and wellbeing.

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We offer a flexible and cost-effective travel pass to all students and apprentices.

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We have nine campuses each boasting a number of state-of-the-art facilities.

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We offer a wide-range of FREE* adult courses.*subject to eligibility.

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