In 2025, being a CTO is no longer confined to just technology management
You're the strategic brain behind driving innovation, shaking up processes, and giving your tech infrastructure a modern makeover. A curious, skilled team is essential to achieving these goals - and yet the recruitment landscape is more challenging than ever.
In 2025, the UK's technology sector continues to exhibit robust growth, with the workforce surpassing 2.1 million professionals and DevOps among the most sought after skills. A survey conducted by Hays recorded 94% of employers reported a lack of tech talent, an increase from 89% the previous year. Hiring software and DevOps engineers remains hugely competitive, especially at a senior level.
That's where apprenticeships step in. Apprenticeships can not only be used to build early careers knowledge in your organisation but can also create a workplace culture that's all about growth, productivity, and happy employees.
We know that setting up tech apprenticeships can feel like navigating a maze, but we’ve done all this before with organisations like Zoopla, BP, Capita and LV= - and we're here to be your guide through it all.
When it comes to the impact of apprenticeships on retention levels, we're not making it up. The Department for Education previously stated that 65% of apprentices stay working for the company that trained them when they complete their apprenticeship. Employees feel valued and invested in, and so stay longer.
We offer professional development programmes funded by the government to upskill your existing team or reskill new employees who are looking for a career change.
Plus, the Apprenticeship Levy is a funding mechanism at your disposal, so you don’t need to dip into overstretched budgets – the money is already there to use for upskilling your existing employees.
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We've seen it happen – apprentices can make a direct impact on organisations. Apprenticeships provide a unique opportunity for employers to tap into fresh perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds, creating a diverse and enriched workforce that contributes to better products, services, and processes.
In a world where continuous innovation is the key to success, this guide empowers technology leaders to harness the potential of apprenticeships, offering a comprehensive roadmap to navigate the complexities of talent acquisition, development, and retention.