APPRENTICESHIPS
Recruit an apprentice
Grow your own talent
Apprenticeships enable employers to develop skills that are aligned to their business, while building a capable and sustainable workforce for the future.
SIGTA works with employers to recruit apprentices and support them through practical, workplace-based training that focuses on real job roles and long-term development. Our approach is employer-led, supportive, and designed to deliver meaningful skills within the workplace.
Our Member Companies
Why you should recruit an apprentice
Employers choose apprenticeships as a structured and effective way to develop new talent within their organisation. Apprenticeships help businesses to:
- Build skills that reflect real job roles and working practices
- Develop future talent and support succession planning
- Improve retention by offering clear development and progression routes
- Bring new people into the business with the right training and support in place
Apprenticeships offer a practical route into employment, while enabling employers to shape skills from the outset.
Why Employers Work With SIGTA
Apprenticeships built around your business
SIGTA works with employers to identify the most appropriate apprenticeship and level before recruitment begins. This ensures the programme reflects the role, the workplace environment, and the needs of the business from day one.
Support beyond recruitment
Once an apprentice is in post, SIGTA provides ongoing support for both the employer and the apprentice. This includes workplace-based training, regular onsite visits with a SIGTA training officer, and structured progress reviews to support development throughout the programme.
Finding and selecting the right apprentice
Employers remain fully in control of who they recruit. SIGTA supports the recruitment process by helping employers promote vacancies, attract suitable candidates, and make informed selection decisions.
Why work with SIGTA
SIGTA is an employer-led, not-for-profit Group Training Association delivering practical, real-world training.
We work in partnership with employers, tailoring apprenticeship support to business needs and reinvesting into services that improve outcomes for both employers and apprentices.
Candidates available to start throughout the year
Most of our apprenticeships can start at any time of the year and do not need to align with the academic year.
If you are considering recruiting an apprentice, the best place to start is a conversation with SIGTA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the courses suitable for those with little management experience?
Yes. Courses are suitable for individuals new to supervisory or management responsibilities, as well as those looking to refresh or improve existing skills. Content is structured to support learning at different experience levels.
Do the courses include practical exercises?
Yes. Courses include discussions, real workplace examples and practical activities to help delegates build confidence and apply learning immediately. Exercises are designed to reflect common people management and leadership situations.
Are these courses accredited?
Business training courses are SIGTA‑delivered professional development programmes rather than externally accredited qualifications. They are based on recognised leadership, communication and management best practice and focus on practical workplace application.
Where is business training delivered?
Training is delivered at SIGTA’s training centre in Shoreham, with many courses also available onsite for organisations with sufficient delegate numbers. Onsite delivery allows content to be tailored to your teams, objectives and workplace challenges.
Who are business training courses suitable for?
Business training courses are suitable for supervisors, team leaders, managers and employees who support others in the workplace. Courses are designed for both new and developing leaders, as well as experienced staff who want to strengthen their people management, communication or training skills.
Do the courses include practical elements?
Courses include practical examples, demonstrations or workplace-based scenarios where appropriate. Some courses involve hands-on elements, while others focus on safety awareness, decision-making and correct procedures rather than physical equipment use.
Are the courses accredited?
Most health and safety courses are SIGTA‑delivered awareness or skills-based courses rather than externally accredited qualifications. They are based on recognised legislation and good practice and are designed to support competence, compliance and safer working practices.
Do these courses support legal compliance?
Yes. All health and safety courses are built around recognised UK health and safety legislation and industry guidance, helping organisations meet their legal duties and promote safe systems of work in line with workplace requirements.
Where is health and safety training delivered?
Training can be delivered either onsite at your premises or at SIGTA’s training centre in Shoreham, depending on the course and delegate numbers. Onsite delivery allows content to reflect your specific working environment, equipment and hazards.
SIGTA is a not for profit organisation
“Working with schools, youth organisations and local employers to increase participation in apprenticeships, we are committed to promoting and delivering high quality training programmes.”
Alison Foxwell, CEO
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SIGTA apprentice James Clark of Felcon, Newhaven has been shortlisted for the apprentice awards next month. Well done James and wishing you best of luck from the SIGTA team!
Engineering, Manufacturing & Business Apprenticeships
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Technical Design
- Machining Technician
- Business Administration
- Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician
- Mechatronics
- Facilities Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Technical Support
- Engineering Maintenance
- Engineering Fitter
