Get your business blooming with the right apprenticeship provider

Apprenticeships offer an excellent opportunity to cultivate your business by tapping into a pool of untapped talent, providing them with training, and fostering the growth of their skillset. Not only do apprenticeships offer a career pathway for employees, but they also bring a multitude of benefits to your business. When investing in the growth of an apprentice, it’s crucial to have unwavering confidence in your provider. Here are the key factors to consider when selecting your training provider. 

A solid reputation and track record 

Look for a provider with a strong reputation and a history of success. Research their background, including Ofsted ratings and social media presence. Case studies and testimonials from employers and learners can provide valuable insights into their performance. 

Quality of training 

Evaluate the curriculum, course materials, and qualifications offered by the provider. Progressive levels within each apprenticeship demonstrate a clear progression for your employees. Additionally, consider the expertise of the tutors. their Net Promoter Score can also be useful to compare a training provider’s performance to that of its competitors. 

Registered training provider 

Ensure the provider is listed on the register of approved training providers, this shows that they meet certain standards for providing training. Being on this register ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and guarantees a certain standard of training. 

Reviews and feedback 

Check review platforms such as Trustpilot and Rate My Apprenticeship for real-world feedback from employers and students. Consistently negative feedback may signal underlying issues with the provider that need to be addressed and are not a good fit for you. Paragon Skills boasts high scores on these platforms, reflecting our commitment to quality. 

Awards and recognition 

Look for an award-winning provider with a proven track record of delivering high-quality training. This means that you can have confidence in the quality of training you will receive. Paragon Skills have won many prestigious awards within the Care and apprenticeship sector. In March 2023 Paragon Skills won overall provider of the year at the prestigious AAC awards, have been rated the Number 1 Training Provider of the year from 2022 – 2024, and reaching the top 3 in 2021 by Rate My Apprenticeship and outright won Tomorrow’s Care Awards in 2023. You can view all our awards here: https://paragonskills.co.uk/about-us/accreditations-and-awards/ 

If you have any questions about Paragon Skills, our apprenticeship training programmes, or how we deliver training, please get in touch with the team today by clicking here: https://paragonskills.co.uk/spring-into-success-with-apprenticeships/