Recruit Talent

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How would you like to recruit?

Apprenticeships

Hire new talent or develop existing staff — Level 2 through to degree level. We handle training and compliance.

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T Level Placements

Host a T Level student for a 45-day industry placement at no cost — a genuine way to trial future talent.

Find out about T Levels

Work Placements

Offer short-term work experience to our students and build a pipeline of job-ready candidates in your sector.

Offer a placement

Pre-Employment

In collaboration with our local Job Centres, we create sector specific training for the unemployed looking to work in specific industries.

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How it works

Four steps to your first apprentice

Register your interest

Complete our short form and an advisor will be in touch within two working days.

We visit your business

We come to you, understand your needs and recommend the right standard and level.

Recruit your apprentice

We advertise the role, shortlist candidates and support you through interviews.

We handle the rest

Training, progress reviews, EPA preparation and funding claims — all managed by your HoY contact.

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Funding

Understanding the Apprenticeship Levy

Levy-paying employers

Payroll over £3m? You contribute to the Apprenticeship Levy. We help you spend it before it expires on programmes that genuinely develop your people.

Use your Digital Apprenticeship Service account
Levy transfer support for supply chain
End-point assessment guidance included
Dedicated account manager throughout

Smaller employers

You only pay 5% of training costs — government co-invests 95%. For employers with under 50 staff taking on a 16–18 year old, training is completely free.

95% government co-investment
100% funded for under-19s at small employers
No levy account needed
Flexible start dates year-round

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Ready to recruit your first apprentice?

Our employer engagement team are across all three campuses and happy to come to you.

Telephone: 01924 789761
Email: businessengagement@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk