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For employers

Build the skills
your business needs.

Apprenticeships can help you develop existing staff, bring new people into the business and build capability around real operational priorities. MI works with employers to make the programme practical, manageable and relevant to the job.

Why work with MI?

More than a
training course.

We start with the role, the employee and the business need. The apprenticeship is then built into day-to-day work so learning has a clear purpose and progress can be seen in the workplace.

01

Workplace-focused delivery

We connect the apprenticeship to real responsibilities, projects, systems and performance expectations instead of treating learning as something separate from work.

02

Flexible delivery

Programmes can combine live virtual teaching, coaching, workplace activity, reviews and digital learning. The exact model is agreed around the standard and employer needs.

03

Clear progress

Employers receive regular progress information so they can see what the apprentice has completed, what is coming next and where workplace support may be needed.

How it works

From skills need
to apprenticeship.

We make the process straightforward, from identifying the right programme through to enrolment, delivery and completion.

01 / DISCOVER

Understand the role

We discuss the job, responsibilities, business priorities and the capability you want the employee to develop.

02 / CHECK

Confirm suitability

We check the apprenticeship standard, prior learning, eligibility, job role and any support needs before enrolment.

03 / PLAN

Agree the learning plan

We set out the programme, delivery approach, workplace activity, reviews and expectations for the apprentice and line manager.

04 / DELIVER

Learn through work

The apprentice develops new knowledge and skills while applying them to real tasks, projects and business problems.

05 / REVIEW

Track progress

Regular reviews bring together the apprentice, employer and MI to check progress, address barriers and agree next actions.

06 / COMPLETE

Prepare for assessment

Once the apprentice is ready, MI supports preparation for the apprenticeship assessment requirements that apply to the standard.

Funding & eligibility

Understanding apprenticeship funding

Apprenticeship funding depends on factors including the employer, apprentice, standard and the funding rules that apply at the time of the start. Levy-paying employers normally use their apprenticeship service account, while non-levy employers may receive government funding subject to the current rules.

Before enrolment, MI confirms eligibility, prior learning, the correct apprenticeship standard and the funding position. We also make sure the apprentice's job provides the opportunity to develop the required knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Develop existing staff

Apprenticeships are not only for new recruits. They can be used to develop existing employees where the apprenticeship provides substantial new learning and supports progression in their role.

Recruit new apprentices

Where an employer wants to bring new talent into the organisation, MI can help match the role to an appropriate apprenticeship and explain the training requirements from the start.

The employer's role

A successful apprenticeship depends on involvement from the employer. Line managers should provide meaningful work, time to learn, opportunities to apply new skills and input into progress reviews. MI provides the training and structure, but the workplace is where the apprentice demonstrates and embeds much of their development.

What you receive from MI

Initial skills and prior-learning assessment
Programme and eligibility checks
Structured learning plan
Live teaching and tutor support
Regular progress reviews
Workplace activity guidance
Support with assessment preparation
Ongoing employer communication
Employer partnership

The best apprenticeship is one the learner can use at work immediately.