Business skills apprenticeships help construction firms to build their own talent pipeline and produce tangible results, said a training expert ahead of a myth-busting online drop-in session this week.
Karen Matthews, Business Skills Director at leading training provider Realise, dismissed the perception that apprenticeships in business skills are optional extras.
Speaking at the launch of National Apprenticeship Week, she said: “Business skills apprenticeships often get side-lined as nice to have rather than essential. The reality is, however, they’re a gateway to meaningful careers and a way for employers to build future-ready teams.
“They transform people and organisations in many sectors, including construction. Learners who build confidence in communication, leadership, or project delivery create tangible, measurable business results while developing skills that benefit them for life.”
Realise’s dedicated Business Skills unit is holding an informal, no-commitment, online discovery session to allow business leaders and individuals to find out everything they need to know about apprenticeships.
The session will take place on Wednesday February 11, 2pm-2.30pm
Guests will learn how business skills apprenticeships are funded, how enrolment works and how training is delivered. There will also be a chance to ask questions.
To book a place on the session, visit https://realisetraining.com/business-skills-drop-in?utm_source=National+Apprenticeship+Week&utm_medium=Press&utm_campaign=Discovery+Drop+In&utm_id=Discovery+Drop+in
Karen added: “Apprenticeships offer tangible business value from day one, with apprentices applying what they learn directly to their roles.
“They also help organisations train people in exactly the skills they need now as well as in the future and, with Government support available, they offer a cost-effective way to upskill a workforce.
“For the learner, they help to accelerate careers and develop lifelong, future-ready skills.”
Realise offers a wide range of business skills apprenticeships, including Associate Project Manager (Level 4), Team Leader (Level 3), People Professional & Learning and Development (Level 3) and Operations Manager (Level 5).
All these apprenticeships also include modules on sustainability, digital skills and emerging technologies such as AI, equipping learners with future-proof skills that are crucial in today’s rapidly evolving workplace.
Realise is one of the largest training providers in the country and supports more than 5,500 apprentices across a range of different sectors.
Visit www.realisetraining.com to explore opportunities.