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apprenticeships the Apprentice Interested in gaining skills as well as a wage? Learn more about apprenticeships available to you. of work and study. The length of apprenticeships vary, typically lasting between one and four years. Again, the amount of time you can commit to will be an essential factor in choosing an apprenticeship to apply for. pprenticeships are a great way to earn whilst you learn. Through a combination of on-the-job work and study, you can gain a vocational qualification that is directly related to a career of your choice. There are apprenticeships available in nearly 200 roles across a variety of sectors in the UK, which means there’s likely to be something ideal for you and your situation. (To find out more about the types of apprenticeships on offer, why not log onto the National Apprenticeship Service’s website: www. apprenticeships.org.uk) When thinking about taking on an apprenticeship, you need to decide on a career that suits you best and is going to allow you to progress and develop your skills. Remember: apprenticeships aren’t suitable to some career paths, so doing some research beforehand is advisable. Furthermore, you need to decide whether you will be able to balance the demands A Payday The minimum wage for apprentices aged under 19, or over 19 in the first year of their apprenticeship is £2.60. Weekly wages can vary depending on the industry or employer, but the average takehome figure is £170 per week. Furthermore, like the majority of other employees, you will get at least 20 days’ paid holiday per year (on top of bank holidays). SKILLS There are a variety of qualifications available through apprenticeships often depending on the level of apprenticeship: intermediate, advanced or higher. ENTRy You must be over the age of 16 to apply for an apprenticeship. Although you aren’t usually expected to have a wealth of qualifications or experience, depending upon your GCSE Maths and English grades, you may be expected to take a literacy and numeracy test. If you are aged between 16 and 24 and need to improve these areas in order to secure an apprenticeship, then consider joining the Access to Apprenticeship scheme run by the National Apprenticeship Service; it helps young people cope with the ins and outs of the workplace. www.jobsandcareersmag.com 33 http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk http://www.jobsandcareersmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Jobs and Careers - Yorkshire 2011

THE FAIRY JOBMOTHER
SURVEY YOUR CV
RETURN TO EARN
AIM HIGH
SPOTLIGHT
ROUND THE HOUSES
EDUCATION IS KEY
APPRENTICESHIPS
POSITIVITY IS KEY
EMPLOYER EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND CREATIVITY
CHARITABLE BUSINESS
CARING & SHARING
10 CARE FACTS
A GUIDE TO YORKSHIRE
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS
USEFUL CONTACTS

Jobs and Careers - Yorkshire 2011