Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a great way to learn new skills and start earning money.

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What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship allows you to do a real job, earn
money and work towards a qualification. You will spend your time training on the job with an employer or at college learning important skills for the job.

How much will I get paid?

All full time employed apprentices must be paid £95 per week. Many apprentices are paid more than this, the average wage for an apprentice is around £170 per week. If you start your apprenticeship while you are still looking for an employer you will be able to apply for an EMA of £30 per week.

What can I do an apprenticeship in?

There are now over 190 types of apprenticeships across many sectors. Apprenticeships are not just about learning traditional trades like plumbing or plastering. There's now lots of new apprenticeships in graphic design, business administration, and human resources with new roles being created all the time.

Who can do an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are open to anyone who is over 16 and not in full time education. Some apprenticeships may have entry requirements, for example good grades in maths, science and English.

Who can help me find out more about apprenticeships?

Talk to your Connexions adviser in school, or if you’ve left school, at your local Connexions centre.

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How an apprenticeship helped my career

Anna Hirst talks about her engineering apprenticeship

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Last Updated: 28-Oct-2009