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Apprenticeships - information for employers

Hiring an apprentice is a cost-effective way for you to recruit new staff. You can build a workforce with the skills your business needs.

Businesses in Wales of all sizes are eligible. Wales has its own network of contracted training providers that deliver and administer apprenticeships.

The Apprenticeship Programme in Wales

Medr handles apprenticeships on behalf of Welsh Government. Find out more about the benefits of employing an apprentice, funding, and eligibility on their Recruit an Apprentice webpage.

Advertising an apprenticeship vacancy

To advertise an apprenticeship opportunity in Wales, email AVS enquiries at Medr.

Degree apprenticeships

Employers can offer a degree apprenticeship in partnership with a university in Wales. They can be in IT, engineering, advanced manufacturing or construction. The Business Wales site has information about degree apprenticeships. There is also an expression of interest form.

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