Family Business Apprentice Employer
Grow your own. Build for the future. Invest in people who will grow with you.
At Family Business United, we believe that people are at the heart of every great family firm, and that the way you bring people into your business says a lot about the kind of business you are. Apprenticeships sit right at the centre of that story and that’s why we have created a badge for those family firms that invest in apprentices and a listing to highlight those firms making that investment.
For family businesses, taking on an apprentice is rarely just a recruitment decision. It is an investment in someone's future, a commitment to your community, and a practical step towards building the kind of skilled, loyal and values-driven team that family firms are known for. It is, in its truest sense, a family business kind of thing to do.
SIGN UP as a family business apprentice employer below and if you are interested, check out the latest of our annual Family Business Apprentice Employer Reports here
Why Apprenticeships Matter to Family Businesses
Family businesses think long-term — investing in people, protecting culture and building for generations. Apprenticeships are a natural fit for that way of thinking.
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Grow your own talent — apprentices who feel supported are more likely to stay, saving time and money on recruitment and onboarding further down the line.
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Embed your values from day one — apprentices learn your way of doing things from the start, becoming some of your most engaged and committed team members.
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Build your pipeline — from entry level to degree programmes, apprentices create a steady flow of talent ready to step up as your business grows.
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Bring in fresh thinking — new voices, new energy and up-to-date skills, particularly in digital and technology, that complement your existing team.
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Give back to your community — offering an apprenticeship is one of the most direct ways to invest in the young people around you and the communities that have supported your business.
It is essential that the apprenticeship system remains flexible enough for family businesses to support the next generation of the workforce, including those who may become future leaders in that business. At FBU, we will continue to advocate for an apprenticeship framework that works for family firms of every size and sector.
Be a Family Business Apprentice Employer
If you are already taking on apprentices, we want to celebrate that. Simply complete the form below to register and be listed as a Family Business Apprentice Employer and take a look at our annual Family Business Apprentice Employer Report to see the scale and impact of apprentices in family firms across the UK.
Apprentice Employers
Bagnalls
80 Apprentices
FBU is here to connect you with the resources, the guidance and the community you need to make apprenticeships work for your business. Because when family firms invest in people, something remarkable tends to happen, and the ripple effects reach far beyond the business itself.
Sign up to the campaign to put family business apprenticeships on the map and help us to demonstrate the commitment family businesses are making through apprenticeships.
Get in touch to find out more, share your apprenticeship story, or connect with other family business employers doing great things with apprenticeships across the UK. We also produce an annual Family Business Apprentice Employers Report and you can find out more about the publication here.