Future Workforce
Attracting young people to a career in your industry could be hugely beneficial for your company. Creating links between local employment and the local workforce is positive on many levels, including for the economy of the area, and ensures talent is not lost.
Find out more below about the opportunities available.
What you can do
Taking on an Apprentice could be an excellent choice for your business as you shape and develop the future workforce of your business.
Apprenticeships Government website
It may even be possible for another business to fund your apprenticeship training by transferring some of their apprenticeship levy.
Find a business to fund training for your apprentices (manage-apprenticeships.service.gov.uk)
Offering work experience placements enables young people to experience your industry before choosing a career. They are important for personal development. Your organisation may even appreciate their ideas and enthusiasm.
Companies can create a free profile on icanbea…, a careers portal for young people that allows students to search by sector, location or interests to find businesses that suit their likes and hobbies.
Careers fairs and similar events are an easy way for you to connect with schools, colleges and other industry volunteers. The largest in the county is the Suffolk Skills and Careers Festival which takes place annually.
If you are looking to fill a vacancy, you will be able to employ learners who have completed Skills Bootcamps free with no recruitment costs.
If you have large vacancy requirements then please contact the New Anglia Growth Hub, and a Skills Bootcamp can be built with training providers to help you fill those vacancies.
Businesses can benefit from working with students during their studies and from employing graduates who can bring key new skills into their organisations.
Who can help
There are a range of employment and training schemes run by Suffolk County Council to support both your existing workforce and new recruits, including apprenticeships, training programmes and staff development (e.g. workplace support for mental health).
For more information please contact skills@suffolk.gov.uk
Recruit, inspire and develop your workforce – Suffolk County Council
The Business Advisors at the New Anglia Growth Hub can offer help and support around how to gain the skills that you need for your business to thrive.
The Youth Employment Service (YES) is looking for businesses who want to get involved by offering employment, training, coaching, mentoring and interview practice to young people in Suffolk.