Employer information

How does it work?

The Shared Apprenticeship Scheme is an innovative collaboration between CITB and regional partners. It has been established in response to industry demand, as a way of providing construction contractors with an opportunity to meet local training obligations, a way to support and benefit from apprentices event if they are unable to offer them a long-term placement, and to maximise additional training opportunities for apprentices.

• The apprentice is employed by the Shared Apprenticeship Scheme, so employment responsibilities will be taken care of and you will only be re-charged for the time the apprentice is with you.
• The flexible nature of this scheme can provide your business with the chance to secure new contracts and at the same time provide an opportunity for an apprentice.
• Your business will benefit from an injection of energy from talented young people when your workload peaks.
• All Shared Apprentices get the best training the industry can offer – with CITB.
• Our focused selection process gives you the opportunity to select the correct person for your company.
• Your business will benefit from the significant saving of the costs normally associated with recruitment.
• Your apprentice will be fully supported by CITB representatives, who are committed to helping them complete their qualifications and become successful tradespeople.
• At the end of the scheme, or at any point during, you have the option to take over the apprentice’s employment – adding a fully-trained member to your workforce.

Is it suitable for you?

• Do you have a training opportunity in an area that you don’t traditionally work in?
• Have you identified a training opportunity within your company for an apprentice, but can’t commit to the long-term employment of that apprentice?
• Are you committed to giving apprentices an opportunity to learn and progress?