The world is changing fast. With fierce competition for jobs there’s never been a better time to have marketable skills.  But you don’t need to sit in a class all day to get them. With an Apprenticeship you can earn while you’re learning and gain recognised qualifications as you work.

As employees, apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Off the job, usually on a day-release basis, apprentices receive training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.  Anyone living in England, over 16 and not in full-time education can apply.

Key benefits:

• earn a salary
• get paid holidays
• receive training
• gain qualifications
• learn job-specific skills

You'll find lots more information about becoming an apprentice on the National Apprenticeships Service (NAS) website or you can speak to your Personal Adviser (PA) at school/college or in your local Connexions centre.

Further information:

eCLIPS fact sheet 'Apprenticeships and work-based learning' (PDF)

National Apprenticeship Service (NAS)