What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is an exciting way to work and study at the same time: learn new skills while you earn a
salary. And, you’ll get a qualification at the end of it.
Over a period of around 15-19 months, apprentices work a full-time 9-5 at a company – on a competitive
salary. While they’re there, they spend 20% of their time studying skills and content directly relevant to their
role.
The entire apprenticeship experience is free for the candidate – so there are no tuition fees to pay. Better
yet, you earn while you learn. Upon completion, you finish up with an apprenticeship qualification. This
ranges from a Level 3 (equivalent to two A-Levels) to Level 4 – the same as a foundation degree.
Are apprenticeships seen as valuable
We found that two fifths (41%) think that an apprenticeship is better for preparing young people for work,
compared to 17% who say a degree is better preparation.
In fact, 67% would consider an apprenticeship over going to university if they were a young person today.
This is great news – and shows how apprenticeships are becoming a more and more popular route into the
best jobs.
This is also great news if you are an employer looking for an apprentice to join your team. There have been
reports that some apprentices have increased growth in businesses and seen revenue spike over the years.
Here is once case where apprentices did just that.
How do you apply for an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are just like jobs. So you can apply for one when a company makes a vacancy available.
Applying for apprenticeships is like applying for a job. We’ll help you through every step of the way, but it’s a good idea to have a bit of interview practice and some relevant work experience or an interest in the area of work you’re applying for. We’ll help you build an online profile that showcases your skills and potential.
We’ve made applying and hiring for apprenticeships as simple as possible. And we’re with you every step of the way. We’ll check you’re eligible for our programmes, keep you up to date with any relevant vacancies, and support you with your application. Click here to get started now!
