What is an apprenticeship?
Anyone living in the UK for at least the last three years, aged 16 or over and not in full-time education can become an apprentice. A key element of an apprenticeship is work- based experience. We can assist you to advertise your vacancy, shortlist candidates and arrange interviews.We can help you to find a vacancy and provide CV and interview workshops. Information about how to apply for vacancies can be found later in this information booklet. As employees, apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills and knowledge. Apprentices will usually attend classes at College for one day per week and for the remainder of the week they will be in the workplace. Here, they will produce a portfolio of evidence which shows their trainer what they are able to do and records their achievements as they progress through the apprenticeship.
Apprenticeships can take between one and five years to complete depending on the level of the apprenticeship, the apprentice’s ability and the industry. There is a minimum salary for apprentices set by the Government, however, many apprentices earn significantly more. Benefits of doing an apprenticeship Apprenticeships are a great way of gaining relevant skills as well as practical experience that employers are always looking for.
Key benefits: • Earn a salary. • Receive training. • Learn job-specific skills. • Develop a career. • Increase future earning potential.
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