What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job. With a real career. Where you will learn new skills, get wages, have paid holidays and gain a nationally recognized qualification. You’ll also have the chance to improve on your maths, english and it skills if needed.
Is an apprenticeship for me?
If you have a career path in mind and would rather start work and get paid straight away then an apprenticeship could be for you! An apprenticeship is a quicker direct approach of developing the career you want to get in to! Anyone aged 16 and above can apply for an apprenticeship.
Are apprenticeships all the same?
Apprenticeships come in all different shapes and sizes. So, it doesn’t matter whether you’re more creative than business minded, or more interested in customer service than working with children – there will be a suitable apprenticeship for you!
Apprenticeships are available at different levels to suit your individual needs and requirements.
Benefits of an apprenticeship:
- Earn and learn at the same time – you’ll receive a salary while you do your apprenticeship.
- Become an important part of a company
- Progress into great careers and further qualifications
- Become competent
- Paid holidays – you will be eligible for paid holidays during the course of your apprenticeship
- Free training – funded by the government
