Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a first-class way to start your career. As an apprentice you will gain the knowledge, skills and behaviour requirements needed to obtain the right level of training and competence for a specific job role. We are the largest apprenticeship provider in the South East Midlands which means whatever career path you are interested in we will have an apprenticeship to suit you.
What is an Apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a programme of work-based learning. To be enrolled as an apprentice, an organisation must have offered you a contract of employment and agreed to pay your wage and support you throughout your training. Your job role must include a range of work relevant to the apprenticeship qualification you wish to undertake.
How long does it take? Apprenticeships take between one and four years to complete depending on the type and level undertaken.
How will I spend my time? The part-time study element of an apprenticeship fits around the job commitment, and will be agreed with the employer. You might attend one day per week (day release), in blocks of a week or more (block release), or 100% work-based delivery.
90%
of apprentices stay in employment upon completion1
86%
of employers said apprentices developed relevant skills1
80%
of apprentices agreed their chances of progression had increased2
The Benefits You’ll need enthusiasm and commitment to study and work in a particular industry, but the rewards will be significant: • Get the best of both worlds by earning as you learn • C hoose from a wide range of practical trades and jobs • We will help you find an employer from our excellent links with hundreds of top employers • G ain industry-recognised qualifications, Functional Skills and specialist techniques that could see you progress to high-level jobs in your chosen sector • L earn from valuable job experience and time spent developing your skills on a day-to-day basis.
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www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
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LearnersandApprenticessurvey(s)
