Apprentices
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Apprenticeships allow you to start work and earn a decent wage, while learning new skills that will lead to nationally recognised qualifications. So, if you would like to earn and learn, read on.
- Business Administration / Customer Service / Computing / IT Apprenticeships
- Catering & Hospitality
- Childcare and Supporting Teaching & Learning
- Hair and Beauty
- Health & Social Care
- Motor Vehicle
- Textiles
Earn while you learn
Apprentices do real jobs for real employers. So you’re paid while you learn. If you are entering work for the first time, you will start earning from day one of your Apprenticeship. There is no set rate of pay for apprentices, however all employed apprentices must receive a wage of no less than £95 per week and a recent survey showed that the average wage per week for an apprentice is now around £170 and in some job roles around £210 per week.
As your skills develop, your pay will increase accordingly. You may also get additional money for essential books, clothing or equipment, or to help you with a disability. As an apprentice, you will receive same benefits as other employees such as pension contributions, subsidised canteen and leisure facilities. There are targets and checks to make sure that your employer is supporting you and you are making progress.
The amount of time you spend varies according to your Apprenticeship. It could be anything from one day every other fortnight to two days every week.
Learn on the job
Apprentices learn on the job, building up knowledge and skills, gaining qualifications and earning money all at the same time.
You work towards a work- based qualification such as a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) and other nationally recognised qualifications.
Employers all over the country recognise and value Apprenticeships as they show that you’ve been trained in the skills they need.
