 Finding staff with specific skills to meet your business needs can be challenging and expensive, but there's a smarter way to do things. Make a genius decision and recruit an apprentice. Apprenticeships are designed by employers, for employers, and can help to transform your business by driving economic growth. They enable you to create a pipeline of talent with the job-specific skills you need now and in the future, whether you're a multinational or a small starter. An apprenticeship program is a key investment to future-proof your business. With 23 sectors to choose from spanning a range of industries, apprenticeships can be tailored to your specific business needs. There are four levels of apprenticeships, from foundation apprenticeships all the way up to degree level. Apprenticeships help to fill skills gaps by allowing you to access high-quality training, whilst equipping workers with high-level technical and professional skills to ensure Wales can compete globally. What's more, by hiring an apprentice, you'll reduce recruitment costs. You'll simply have to pay their wages as you would with any employee, and the Welsh Government will cover most of the training costs. Your apprentice will learn as they earn, meaning they'll hit the ground running and get hands-on experience, whilst working towards a nationally recognised qualification within your industry. Apprentices at the start of their career will develop new skills, vital for keeping pace with the latest technology, and in return, your business will reap the rewards of employing the highly-skilled go-getters of the future. Make a genius decision that will revolutionise your business. Contact Business Wales Skills Gateway and follow the apprenticeship's link to find out more. Apprenticeships, a genius decision.