National Apprenticeship Week - employers

Employing an apprentice is easier than you think and there’s financial support and help available from the Government.


National Apprenticeships

Funding incentives, support and resources for employers seeking apprentices.

Visit the National Apprenticeships website


Futures For Business

Futures believe apprenticeships are a great way to ‘build the future’ for both the people who complete them and the businesses they work within.

Visit the Futures For Business website


Volunteer It Yourself (VIY)

Volunteer It Yourself combines DIY and volunteering by challenging young people aged 14-24 to help repair and refurbish youth and community facilities, whilst learning vocational trade skills on the job. VIY participants are mentored by local professional tradespeople and can work towards and gain Entry Level City & Guilds trade skills accreditations.

Got a suitable project? Find your future workforce with VIY.

Visit the Volunteer It Yourself website


Support from Mansfield District Council

Our ambition to 2030 is to create an ambitious, vibrant and confident place. Encouraging growth and raising the bar on local aspiration are important to the long-term prosperity of our district. We’re focussing on business support, investment and skills to make Mansfield a place to grow thriving businesses.

Find out about our business support

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