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Contemporary Apprenticeship schemes have broadened from
their traditional association with craft and manual trades,
and now offer opportunities for entry to a wide diversity of
careers. With the spiralling costs of university attendance,
vocational training programmes are a practical alternative,
enabling young people to get moving with their careers
without incurring a burden of student debt. Apprentices earn
an income at the same time as gaining invaluable real-world
experience and still continue with academic study toward nationally
recognised qualifications.
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Do you want to:
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Help young
people find the career option that suits
them best? |
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Encourage them
to work and earn, as well as learn? |
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Reduce the risk
of young people becoming unemployed or
unemployable? |
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Give all young
people the chance to fulfil their potential
at work and at study? |
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We can help you with:
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Information about the Apprenticeships programme |
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Support for
young people in making the right choice for
their career and in applying for
apprenticeships |
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Support for
young people once they have started on an
apprenticeship |
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To talk to someone about the
opportunities that apprenticeships provide for young
people, please contact the
Apprenticeships For All team (apprenticeshipsforall@versa.uk.com)
or contact your local project worker (click here for details).
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Are you fully aware of
the options available to young people who may not want or
yet be able to go to university? Have you been given good
information about apprenticeships?
An apprenticeship is a great way to help young people gain
the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications they
need for a career.
Apprentices are employees and earn a wage whilst working
alongside experienced staff, gaining job-specific skills.
Like any employee they must apply for apprenticeship
positions and go through a selection process.
A recent survey showed that the average weekly wage for an apprentice is now
around £170 per week and in some job roles as much as £210
per week. All apprentices are entitled to regular paid
holidays and to other employee benefits.
As part of an apprenticeship programme, usually on a
day-release basis, apprentices also undertake college-based
training leading towards nationally recognised
qualifications.
Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to
complete depending on the level of apprenticeship, the
apprentice's ability and the industry sector.
Apprenticeships can even lead to university courses and/or
to degree-level qualifications.
Anyone living in England, over 16 and not in full-time
education can apply.
Commencing 1 August:
Glam Dulhan – taster course for 16-24 year old young women who are interested in Asian health & beauty apprenticeships. |
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6 September:
Diversity in Apprenticeships conference, with Unionlearn and the TUC, Congress House, London. |
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