Develop the skills you need
Build capabilities that align with your business objectives and workforce requirements.
Apprenticeship support for businesses
Build your future workforce with confidence.
Apprenticeships are more than qualifications. They're an investment in your people, your skills and the future of your business.
At JS Pathways Collective, I help businesses navigate the apprenticeship process, identify opportunities that align with their business needs and develop a practical approach to building their future workforce.
Drawing on over 26 years of experience in operational leadership, Learning & Development and Early Careers, I understand the importance of developing the right skills, supporting managers and ensuring that learning delivers value to the business.
Getting started
Are you considering taking on an apprentice but unsure where to start?
Perhaps you want to develop your existing workforce, address skills gaps or create a structured approach to apprenticeships within your business.
Let's explore how apprenticeships could work for your organisation.
The benefits
How can apprenticeships benefit your business?
A well-planned apprenticeship programme can help your business:
Address skills gaps
Identify opportunities to develop existing employees or recruit new talent.
Invest in your people
Create development pathways that support employee growth and progression.
Build for the future
Develop the skills and capabilities your business will need to grow.
Make informed decisions
Understand apprenticeship options, funding arrangements and employer responsibilities.
The key is finding the right apprenticeship opportunities for your business and putting the right foundations in place.
That's where JS Pathways Collective can help.
How it works
Apprenticeship support tailored to your business.
Every business is different. That's why I take a practical, structured approach to understanding your needs before recommending the most appropriate level of support.
Free Introductory Call
Free30 minutes
Let's start with a conversation about your business, your workforce and what you want to achieve.
We'll explore your initial questions and discuss how apprenticeships might support your business.
Book your free 30-minute introductory callApprentice Readiness Review
£195Pilot price
Before selecting a further support package, every business begins with an Apprentice Readiness Review.
This focused consultation helps establish your business needs, explore potential apprenticeship opportunities and identify the most appropriate next steps.
Your review includes:
- A consultation to understand your business objectives and workforce requirements.
- An exploration of skills gaps and potential apprenticeship opportunities.
- A concise written action plan outlining recommendations and next steps.
The scope of the review and any preparation requirements will be agreed in advance.
Your outcome: A clearer understanding of your apprenticeship opportunities and a practical action plan to help you move forward.
Step 3
Choose your apprenticeship support package.
Following your readiness review, we can identify the level of support that best meets your business needs.
Apprenticeship Planning & Implementation
£1,000Pilot price
For businesses that want to understand their options and develop a structured approach to implementing apprenticeships.
This package includes:
- Identifying apprenticeship opportunities aligned with your business needs.
- Identifying suitable apprenticeship standards and qualifications.
- Developing skills sets that align with apprenticeship standards and your business requirements.
- Identifying appropriate training providers.
- Understanding apprenticeship funding options and requirements.
- Guidance on navigating the apprenticeship process.
- Support with the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS).
- Developing a structured apprenticeship implementation plan.
Your outcome: A clear plan for introducing apprenticeships that connects your workforce needs with suitable qualifications, skills development and implementation steps.
Complete Apprenticeship Recruitment & Implementation
£3,000Pilot price
For businesses wanting more comprehensive support to put their apprenticeship plans into action.
Includes everything in Package 2, plus:
- Recruitment support: Help plan your recruitment process and identify the skills and behaviours required.
- Management training: Prepare managers to support, develop and manage apprentices effectively.
- Apprentice induction: Help new apprentices understand workplace expectations, responsibilities and company culture.
- Soft skills training: Develop communication, teamwork, professionalism, confidence and other essential workplace skills.
- Training provider and apprentice liaison: Help coordinate the enrolment process and ensure the required information and documentation are completed accurately and submitted to the appropriate parties.
Your outcome: A more supported route from apprenticeship planning through recruitment, induction and enrolment, helping establish the foundations for a positive apprenticeship experience.
The scope, delivery arrangements and number of apprentices supported will be agreed in advance.
Apprenticeship funding
JS Pathways Collective supports smaller businesses in understanding and navigating available apprenticeship funding and how it may support the development of their programme. Funding is not guaranteed and depends on your circumstances and current national rules.
Why work with us
Why work with JS Pathways Collective?
I bring over 26 years of experience across manufacturing operations, operational leadership, Learning & Development and Early Careers.
Throughout my career, I've seen first-hand how developing people can improve performance, strengthen teams and create opportunities for progression.
My experience includes
- Leading operational teams and understanding the realities of running a business.
- Developing people, managers and future leaders.
- Supporting apprenticeship and early careers programmes.
- Building learning and development approaches that meet organisational needs.
- Connecting individual development with business performance.
I understand that businesses need more than a qualification. They need the right skills, appropriate support and a clear plan for developing their workforce.
My approach is practical, tailored and focused on helping you make informed decisions.
Social proof
What people say
Jane was a godsend to me when I started at Bakkavor. I was moving to a new country (Scotland and England are very different!), it was my first grown-up job, and there was a pandemic going on.
I had the privilege of having Jane as my Early Careers Manager, and I can honestly say she had a huge impact on my development and confidence early in my career. She has also mentored and guided me through the start of my career until I left the business.
EMPOWERING PEOPLE. CREATING FUTURES.
Ready to explore apprenticeships?
You don't need to have all the answers before you start. Whether you're considering your first apprentice or looking to develop a more structured approach, let's talk about your business and what you want to achieve. Book your free 30-minute introductory call and take the first step towards building your future workforce.