How does an apprentice or trainee benefit my business?

Training your staff, keeping them motivated and up-to-date with industry trends and new technologies is essential to achieving your business goals.

When done properly, training, learning and development is an investment rather than a cost. Effective training leads to higher labour productivity which increases business output and makes your business more competitive.

Training also increases staff retention: in some companies, training programs have reduced staff turnover by 70 per cent and led to a return on investment of 7,000 per cent (training.com.au).

Over time, training will boost the bottom line and reduce costs by decreasing:

  • wasted time and materials
  • maintenance costs of machinery and equipment
  • workplace accidents, leading to lower insurance premiums
  • recruitment costs through the internal promotion of skilled staff
  • absenteeism.

Training staff to manage the implementation of new technology, work practices and business strategies can also act as a benchmark for future recruitment and quality assurance practices.

Training can also improve:

  • staff morale and satisfaction
  • 'soft skills' such as inter-staff communication and leadership
  • time management
  • customer satisfaction.

Employing an apprentice or trainee delivers substantial operational and competitive advantages for your business:

1. Build skills and grow your productivity

Apprenticeships can make your organisation more effective, competent, productive and competitive by directly addressing your skills gaps.

No matter what industry you are in, investing in training by appointing apprentices or trainees broadens the skill base and capability of your business.

Apprenticeships and traineeships provide an ideal way to introduce new people into your industry, or formalise the skills of your existing staff.

Within a short time your apprentice or trainee is contributing to your bottom line with practical skills and knowledge acquired through their training.

2. Lift morale

Many employers also find that training through apprenticeships or traineeships has a positive impact on general staff morale, retention and productivity.

Apprentices don’t view their apprenticeship as just a job but as a stepping stone to a successful career — and they are therefore likely to be enthusiastic and committed to performing well.

By offering apprenticeships or traineeships you will find it easier to recruit and retain the right people for your organisation.

3. Choose training that’s customised to your specific needs

Apprenticeships are designed by business people who genuinely understand your industry sector.
You and your employee/s can choose the level and type of qualifications that suit your business needs.

ABL Apprenticeships Centre helps employers to simplify and streamline the appointment and administrative management of their apprentices and trainees - and helps ensure that all incentives and allowances are received.

Our services are funded under an Australian Government contract and are provided at no cost to you.