apprenticeships – from yourcareersadviser.com

It’s a real job, with hands-on experience, a salary and the chance to train while you work. You’re treated just like all the other employees, with a contract of employment and holiday leave.

If you’re 16 or over, you can become an apprentice as long as you spend at least 50% of your working hours in England – for the duration of the apprenticeship and you are not in full-time education.

When you’re an apprentice:

you get paid and train at the same time, with at least 20% of your time spent in off the job training, often at a college, university or with a training provider
you train to be fully competent in your chosen occupation
you’re on a career path – with lots of future potential for you
If you left school at the end of year 11 without a level 4 in either English or Maths you can continue to study these subjects as part of your apprenticeship.

Your apprenticeship can take between one and six years to complete, depending on which apprenticeship you choose, what level it’s at, and your previous experience.

Different apprenticeships are available all over England, at companies large and small, in a wide range of industries and organisations. From local organisations to large national brands.

You get valuable hands-on experience working whilst you learn, which helps you progress in your working life.

Completing your apprenticeship means you’ve earned and learned. Given your training is funded by contributions from the government and your employer, and you receive a regular salary, apprenticeships are a great option for getting on the job ladder or supercharging your career.

What are the different types of apprenticeships?

There are hundreds of different apprenticeships to choose from. Whether you’re at the start of your career, want to change career direction, or if you’re returning to work after a break.

There are different levels of apprenticeship. The level you start at depends on the qualifications you already have achieved.

There are apprenticeships, advanced apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships. These are explained in more detail on another page.

All apprenticeships make sure you’re ‘job ready’ for the role you have trained for.

Apprentices earn a salary right from day one of their employment and training.

If you think you need better skills and need more work experience so that you’re ready to apply for your chosen apprenticeship – you could consider doing a traineeship.

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CAUTION some vacancies may not always be as good as they seem. Please ask an adult, such as your parents, teachers or careers adviser for advice. The adverts to be cautious about are usually:

hourly paid

no training,

self employed

Some vacancies may be what is known as ‘chugging’. This is working for an organisation trying to get people to give to charity. You would receive a low basic wage plus commission on sign ups. The person giving to the charity signs up to give a regular amount each month. Unfortunately, we are seeing more and more of these being advertised on sites for young people looking for employment. If you are attracted to one of these please speak to an adult before you agree to this work.