SWAC
The South West Apprenticeship Company (SWAC)
The South West Apprenticeship Company (SWAC) is a government-approved Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency (FJAA) supporting employers across the South West and surrounding regions to recruit, employ and develop apprentices.
Established in 2009, SWAC has extensive experience in apprenticeship recruitment and employment. We work with employers, apprentices and training providers to make apprenticeships straightforward, flexible and effective.
A flexible way to recruit and employ apprentices
With SWAC, an apprentice is employed by SWAC but works full-time within your organisation. This means you can develop an apprentice as a valued member of your team, while SWAC manages the employment responsibilities and provides ongoing support throughout the apprenticeship.
Our experienced team can support with:
- Recruiting and matching you with the right apprentice
- Employment contracts and right-to-work checks
- Payroll, pensions and employment administration
- Managing absence and performance
- Working with you and the training provider throughout the apprenticeship
- Apprentice mentoring, welfare and pastoral support
- Guidance around training, Off-the-Job Training and End-Point Assessment
- Apprenticeship funding and levy arrangements where applicable
The result is a flexible apprenticeship employment model that allows you to focus on developing your apprentice and building your future workforce.
For organisations building their future workforce
Apprenticeships are about more than filling a vacancy. They are an opportunity to develop people with the skills your organisation will need in the future.
SWAC can help you identify apprenticeship opportunities, recruit the right people and provide support throughout their apprenticeship journey.
Whether you are recruiting your first apprentice, expanding an established programme or looking for a more flexible way to manage apprenticeship employment, we can work with you to develop an approach that fits your organisation.
Supporting apprentices to succeed
Our support does not stop when an apprentice starts work.
SWAC stays involved throughout the apprenticeship, working with the apprentice, employer and training provider to help ensure the apprentice is supported, progressing and developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours they need for their future career.
Our team provides regular mentoring and welfare support, alongside practical guidance for employers and apprentices.
99% of SWAC apprentices complete their apprenticeship and progress into employment or further qualifications.
SWAC was awarded the Gold Service Award by the South West Apprenticeships Ambassador Network (SWAAN), recognising the quality of its services to apprentices and employers.
Find out more
SWAC was awarded the Gold Service Award by the South West Apprenticeships Ambassador Network (SWAAN), recognising the quality of its services If you are considering recruiting an apprentice, SWAC can talk you through how our service works and how it could support your organisation.
Visit the SWAC website to find out more.
Alternatively, contact the SWAC team on 01452 733962 or email Clare at info@theswac.org.uk to arrange a conversation or visit.
