So, you're thinking about an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are an excellent way of gaining qualifications and workplace experience. As an employee, you can earn as you learn and you gain practical skills from the workplace.
All employed apprentices will get a wage.
There are different levels of NMW, depending on your age and whether you are an apprentice.
The current rates (from 1 October 2011) are:
- £6.08 - the main rate for workers aged 21 and over
- £4.98 - the 18-20 rate
- £3.68 - the 16-17 rate for workers above school leaving age but under 18
- £2.60 - the apprentice rate, for apprentices under 19 or 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship
If you are of compulsory school age you are not entitled to the NMW. Some of your other employment rights are also different.
What can you do an Apprenticeship in?
Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care;
Arts, Media and Publishing;
Business, Administration and Law;
Construction, Planning and the Built Environment;
Education and Training;
Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies;
Health, Public Services and Care;
Information and Communication Technology;
Leisure, Travel and Tourism;
and
Retail and Commercial Enterprise
... Is that enough choice?
Click here to view the different types of Apprenticeships that are available.
So, how can you get an Apprenticeship?
You will need a good Letter and CV as it will help you achieve a place on an Apprenticeship scheme.
There are four ways of getting your Apprenticeship:
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