9 Apr 2025
Why now is the perfect time to recruit apprentices
Why now is the perfect time to recruit apprentices
With exam season fast approaching, thousands of school leavers and college students are actively thinking about their next steps. Conversations between career advisers, parents, and candidates are happening all over the country, helping young people weigh up their options.
“We’re already seeing a significant number of candidates reach out to us to discuss apprenticeship routes, and decisions are being made now — employers who move early will have their pick of the very best candidates,” says Eleanor Baker Barnes, Commercial Director at Apprenticeship Central.
As we approach the summer term, businesses have a golden opportunity to bring fresh talent into their teams and get them settled before many training programmes start in the autumn. Recent research shows that 41% of young people considering their future are looking at apprenticeships — a clear sign that apprenticeships are fast becoming the first choice for ambitious, work-ready individuals eager to earn while they learn and start building their careers.
This growing interest means the pool of quality candidates is expanding, but businesses need to act quickly. The best young talent is exploring options right now, and employers who move early will have their pick of motivated, enthusiastic applicants ready to hit the ground running.
Apprenticeship Central takes the hassle out of recruitment, handling the process from start to finish. After an initial call to understand each business, the team develops a bespoke recruitment campaign which sources and screens candidates, puts them through a pre-employment programme, and presents employers with the very best for interview. It’s a simple, effective way for businesses to future-proof their workforce without adding to their workload.
Employers are encouraged not to wait until the summer months when the best candidates have already been snapped up. Start the conversation today and Apprenticeship Central will help secure the next generation of talent.
Save time & book a call with the team today via this link: Get your September apprentices sorted!
E: enquire@apprenticeship-central.co.uk
W: www.apprenticeship-central.co.uk
M: 07496 571570