What is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships aren’t just reserved for school or college leavers. They are available to anyone of any age and are suitable for new career starters and existing staff; right through to senior managers, leaders and professionals who are continuing their development.
Apprenticeships are highly valued by employers, by completing an Apprenticeship it proves you have the knowledge, skills and experience to work in a particular job or career. Plus, those who complete an Apprenticeship earn more in their lifetime and for those completing a higher Apprenticeship this can be £150,000 more.
An apprenticeship is a real job that combines working with studying to gain skills, knowledge, and experience in a specific role.
For employers they are an ideal way to make sure they have the skills their business needs. Apprentices can be new or current employees, provided they are aged 16 or above. They can also be part-time employees.
Benefits of doing an apprenticeship
Off-the-job training
Apprentices must spend some of their normal working hours on what is called ‘off-the-job’ training, and the apprenticeship training lasts for a minimum of one year. They are supported and assessed as part of their apprenticeship.
Government funding
In most cases 95% of training and assessment costs are met by the Government. This can equate to a Government investment of up to £27,000 per apprentice for some higher level apprenticeships.
