Demonstrating Apprenticeships Work

Take a look at our case studies with BT, the Army and Babcock for a flavour of some of the benefits that adopting Apprenticeships could bring to your business.

	The Army “It shows our soldiers that we are investing in them as much as they are investing in the Army” The British Army has the largest Apprenticeship programme in the country. Around 8,500 soldiers take part each year, including 75 per cent of new recruits. The programme is a powerful recruiting tool for the Corps, helping to ensure a steady stream of intelligent, technically able soldiers. It also boosts retention, giving soldiers something to work towards and to take with them when they leave the Army.
	BT “Apprentices are the lifeblood of the organisation” Communications giant BT has employed apprentices for more than 100 years. BT recruits between 450 and 500 people to Apprenticeships each year on two and three-year programmes. Turning them into key staff members takes a significant investment but BT is in no doubt that the investment pays off and that its current tranche of young apprentices will form the senior management of BT in the future.
	Babcock Marine and Technology “Our success is built on the success of our staff” For Babcock Marine and Technology, the UK’s leading naval support business, Apprenticeships are the starting point for a ladder of learning opportunities that, over a number of years, has helped instil a culture of learning across the company. Since 2004, 40 of the 284 people who have gone through the scheme have joined Babcock’s management teams.