Apprenticeships Booklet 2017

Key benefits of an apprenticeship
Earn a salary
The average wage for an apprentice is around £170 - £210 per week.
Check out www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates for current information.
Get paid holidays
Because you are employed, you are entitled to paid holiday just like other
employees.
Progress your career
You’ll be one step ahead in your career, because you’ll already know the job and
have experience!
Sought after qualifications
Apprenticeships are highly recognised by employers, because you’ll already
have the experience that they need. Not only that, but you’ll gain a nationally
recognised qualification, so you can progress to other levels as you qualify. A
higher apprenticeship qualification is the equivalent of a Foundation Degree.
Learn job-specific skills and training
You’ll be learning the job alongside professionals, which will help you to learn
your skills from qualified, experienced workers.
KEY FACT
More than 100,000
employers use
apprenticeships to attract
new talent, re-skill existing
staff or tackle skill shortages.
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