An apprenticeship is a way for young people and adult learners to earn while they learn in a real job, gaining a real qualification and a real future.

 

Hiring apprentices helps businesses to grow their own talent by developing a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce.

 

• An apprenticeship is a job with a skills development programme designed by employers;
• Apprenticeships are open to all age groups above 16 years old from school leavers to those seeking to start a new career;
• Apprentices are employees within a company and are paid a wage;
• Apprentices work at least 16 hours per week;
• Apprentices gain technical knowledge and practical experience for their immediate job and future career - plus recognised qualifications.

 

Apprenticeships are important because they increase business productivity. The training scheme also makes former apprentices more employable.  Apprenticeships also deliver for young people. They are able to learn and earn whilst gaining a real, respected and valid qualification. The scheme is designed to instil pride in skilled young people.

 

Statistics:

• After completion of an apprenticeship, 85% will stay in employment, with 64% staying on with the same employer;
• 32% of all former apprentices had a promotion within 12 months of finishing the scheme;
  
• 75% reported being given more responsibility in their continued role;
• Over 100,000 employers offer apprenticeships across 200,000 locations in the UK.

 

At present there is just one industry-specific apprenticeship for the removals trade and that is the BAR-developed Intermediate Apprenticeship in Commercial Moving.

 

Further information and vacancies can be found at apprenticeships.org.uk or by phoning 08000 150 600.

 

National Careers Service:

Nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk or phone 0800 100 900