Edge Foundation launches apprenticeships guide for small businesses

CDI News Desk

19 December 2025

Edge Foundation launches apprenticeships guide for small businesses

Edge Foundation are running a major campaign called Apprenticeships Work to encourage more small business to take on apprentices. Around 60% of jobs are in small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) yet they only take on 37% of apprentices. With growing interest among young people in apprenticeships, there is a need for more opportunities, especially in small businesses.

Edge have now launched a guide for small business on getting started with apprenticeships. The guide lays out the steps towards taking an apprentice on in a small business, explaining the value of apprenticeships to the organisation and learner, the likely costs and government incentives, as well as the key steps and considerations to successfully recruit an apprentice.

While aimed at small businesses, the guide could be a valuable resource for careers teams to engage local employers and break down barriers to taking on an apprentice.

See the Apprenticeships Work small business guide.

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