Are you currently looking for an apprenticeship? Then follow the link below to access the National Aprenticeships Website and view the available apprenticeships across the region and also sign up for apprenticeships alerts whenever there is a position available!
Key Facts and Figures about Apprenticeships:
- Apprentices are employees who earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff in businesses to gain job-specific skills and nationally recognised qualifications
- Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete depending on the level of Apprenticeship, the apprentices' ability and the industry sector
- There are over 200 different types of Apprenticeship frameworks, covering more than 1,200 different job roles in a range of industry sectors, from engineering to boat building, veterinary nursing to accountancy.
- The training for 16-18 year old apprentices is fully funded by the Government.
- The minimum apprentice wage is £2.60 an hour – although the average is £170 per week take home pay
WorldSkills UK national competitions raise participation, esteem and standards in Apprenticeships by providing apprentices with the opportunity to build confidence and knowledge of their skill helping them to progress the workplace.
Key Statistics
- Over 100,000 employers in over 160,000 workplaces in England offer Apprenticeships
- There were over a half a million (685,000) apprentices working in England throughout the 2010/11 academic year
- Provisional data shows 2010/11 Apprenticeship starts have risen by 58% compared to the full 2009/10 academic year.
- This is not only great news for young people, but also for employers and the economy, established sectors such as construction, manufacturing and engineering are continuing to support Apprenticeships as well as a significant increase in the service sector
- The range of occupations today is wide-ranging and diverse and Apprenticeships have developed to match this.
- Some of the fastest growing areas have been in IT, accountancy, childcare, health and retail
- At WorldSkills London 2011, the world’s largest international skills competition, three former UK apprentices showcased their talent on the world stage, winning gold medals in bricklaying, stonemasonry and plumbing.
Key Messages for Potential Apprentices
- Apprenticeships are a great way to begin your career. You earn and learn on the job and at the same time, gain nationally recognised qualifications and enjoy career progression opportunities.
Reasons for apprentices to Get with Apprenticeships
- Apprenticeships are a great way to start a successful career. You earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications
- Apprenticeships are available in all sectors and industries throughout England. There are more than 200 different types of Apprenticeships available offering over 1,200 job roles, in a range of industry sectors, from engineering to boat building, veterinary nursing to accountancy
- Research has shown apprentices enjoy marked salary increases when they complete their Apprenticeship training
- New Higher Apprenticeship opportunities will be available soon, which will give apprentices access to exciting, new employment opportunities with great career progression options and valuable professional skills
- You can search and apply for Apprenticeship vacancies online, using the official recruitment system for Apprenticeships in England
- There are around 8,000 jobs on Apprenticeship vacancies at any time.