Making choices Year 9 & 10 23/24

What do they lead to?
You can progress through the
apprenticeship levels if supported
by your employer. Many level 4+
apprentices are qualified to step into
management positions.
How will I be assessed?
Assessments will take place during
your apprenticeship and you will be
awarded a grade based on your
performance at the end.
How much will I earn?
This depends on your employer but
there are nationally set minimum
wages depending on your age.
How long does it take?
It depends on the type of
apprenticeship and can vary from
12 months to 4 years. Most
apprentices work for at least
30 hours a week.
Sign up now
Visit www.gateshead.ac.uk/
apprenticeship-alerts
Tell us what kind of apprenticeship
you’re interested in and we’ll send
you vacancies and invite you to
events that will help you to get
ready for when you leave school.
A wide range of sectors available
Apprenticeships are not just
available for traditional trades
such as construction and
engineering, we cover every
sector from catering, retail, digital
media, social care, hairdressing
and events and promotion.
Fast-track to
an apprenticeship
If you can’t find the right
apprenticeship vacancy
or you want to do some
studying first - no problem.
You can start on a vocational
study programme then once
you’re ready and a vacancy
becomes available, we’ll
help you transfer on to an
apprenticeship.
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