The right Apprenticeship provider will have your business blossoming.
Apprenticeships are a great way to grow your business. There is so much talent out there that just needs training and given the opportunity to grow their skillset. Apprentices offer a career pathway for the employee and bring a whole host of benefits to you as a business (of which you can read here).
When you are investing in the growth of an apprentice you want the upmost confidence in your provider. Here are a few things you should look for in your training provider.
A strong reputation and track record
It is important to look for a training provider that has a strong reputation and track record of success. This can be determined by researching the provider’s history, their Ofsted ratings and their social media. Do they have a lot of followers, a lot of likes. These can be good indicators on how good a training provider is. Look out for case studies and testimonials from other employers and learners. If you want to have a look at Paragon Skills case studies, you can here.
The quality of training provided
Another important factor to consider is the quality of the training provided by the provider. This can be assessed by looking at the curriculum and course materials, as well as the qualifications. Do they have progressive levels each apprenticeship will follow on from. This shows a clear progression and experience route for your employee and commitment. of the tutors.
Their Net Promoter Score can also be useful for comparing a training provider’s performance to that of its competitors. This will give you a clear look at where the strengths and weaknesses are compared to the competition.
Check that they are on the register of approved training providers
Check to see if they are on the register of approved training providers, this is important because it shows that an organisation has met certain standards for providing training. But why is this important. An example would be it ensures that the training provided meets certain legal and regulatory requirements. Additionally, being on the register may be a requirement for organizations that want to provide certain types of training or receive funding for training activities. Ultimately it ensure you are going to receive training of a specific standard.
Check review platforms
Check the training provider’s feedback on review sites like Trustpilot and rate my apprenticeship. These have real world reviews from both employers and students. It can give a deeper dive into how the apprenticeship provider actually performs. If a training provider is consistently receiving negative feedback from employers and apprentices, this can be a sign that there are problems that need to be addressed and they are not a good fit for you. Paragon Skills had the highest score on Rate my apprenticeship for 2022 and have a score of 4.7 on Trustpilot.
Has the provider won any awards?
An award-winning training provider is likely to have a proven track record of providing high-quality training. This means that you can have confidence in the quality of the training you will receive. Paragon Skills has won a lot of prestigious awards within the Care and apprenticeship sector. In march 2023 Paragon Skills won overall provider of the year at the prestigious ACC awards and outright won Tomorrow’s Care Awards. You can view all our awards here.
If you have any questions about Paragon Skills, our apprenticeship training programmes or how we deliver our training, please get in touch with the team today by clicking here!