What are Apprenticeships?

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As employees, apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Off the job, usually on a day-release basis, apprentices receive training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. Anyone living in England, over 16 and not in full-time education can apply.

 

Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete depending on the level of Apprenticeship, the apprentices’ ability and the industry sector. The minimum salary is £95 a week; however, many apprentices earn significantly more.

Key benefits:

  • earn a salary
  • get paid holidays
  • receive training
  • gain qualifications
  • learn job-specific skills.

 

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If you would like to talk to someone about Apprenticeships, follow the link to find contact details for career advisors.

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Apprenticeship Awards

The search is on to find the top Apprenticeship employers and apprentices in England.

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Apprenticeship Week

1-5 February 2010

The Week celebrated the talents and skills of apprentices.

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Apprentice Mentoring

If you would talk to someone who has ‘been there and done that’ then why not use the online mentoring and coaching facility we have set up with Horsesmouth.

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