5 common myths about apprenticeships busted

From helping businesses recruit new apprentices to organising training delivery, Gloucestershire College aims to help make the process as seamless as possible.

Apprenticeships have come a long way, but many businesses still hold assumptions about how they work.

At Gloucestershire College, the employer training and apprenticeships team supports more than a thousand local employers to break down these barriers and match businesses with the right training solutions.

With new apprenticeship cohorts starting this September in construction, IT and cyber security, engineering, motor vehicle, and accountancy (AAT), the team has decided to debunk some of these myths and explain how apprenticeships could benefit businesses of all sizes.

Here are the top five misconceptions they often encounter when speaking with employers.

1. Apprenticeships are only for school leavers

Dawn Morgan, business development manager for apprenticeships in IT and professional services, says: “Many companies still think apprenticeships are only for school leavers, not realising they’re open to anyone aged 16 and over.

“We train more than a thousand apprentices every year — from you…