What is an Apprenticeship?

An Apprenticeship follows a national framework of vocational qualifications developed with employers.

This ensures you obtain the skills and knowledge that are recognised by employers and allows you to develop transferable skills within your chosen occupational area.

Apprentices work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Training and assessment will be carried out in the workplace and may include attending Leek College on day release.

 

Benefits to the Employer

Apprenticeship programmes follow a national framework and are designed by employers for employers. This ensures that they are tailored to meet the needs of each specific sector.

• 83% of employers rely on Apprenticeships to provide the skilled workers that they need for the future
• 77% of businesses believe Apprenticeships make them more competitive
 
• 59% of employers report that training Apprentices is more cost-effective than hiring ready skilled workers

Benefits to Apprentices

• Earn money
• Paid holidays
• Training Qualifications
• Job-specific skills
• Transferable skills
• Access to higher education
• Employment prospects

For more information read our ‘Your Questions Answered’ (pdf) fact sheet.

Download an Apprenticeship Application and Candidate Profile form (word document)

 

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