About Apprenticeships
About Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are real jobs with training and are a great way to build your skills and future. You’ll learn as you go and gain valuable first-hand experience. You’ll also get a salary, all your training costs paid, and other benefits such as holiday pay. And at the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be qualified for a job.
There are three key participants on an Apprenticeship; the apprentice; the employer and the Apprenticeship Training Provider.
The apprentice – is employed by an organisation and receives training and support from the Training Provider.
The employer – provides a contract of employment (this may be a fixed term contract) and has an agreement in place to support the delivery of the Apprenticeship alongside the Apprenticeship Training Provider. The contract of employment will contain the same rights and responsibilities as any other “non-apprentice” e.g. annual leave entitlements.
The Apprenticeship Training Provider – could be an Independent Training Provider, a Further Education College, an Employer Provider or a University. They provide the apprentice with training and support they need to succeed in their Apprenticeship.
As well as learning at work, you'll spend at least 20% of your time training. Training is related to your job and usually takes place at college, university or with a training provider but could be in your workplace.
The following websites contain further information about apprenticeships:
The Apprenticeship Hub brings together key Apprenticeship information from across Greater Manchester in one place. From upcoming events, to video case studies from current and former apprentices, to general information for those considering an Apprenticeship and their parents – it’s a great place to start when considering an Apprenticeship as your next step.
https://theapprenticeshiphub.co.uk
The Find an Apprenticeship website is a government website that is sued to search and apply for apprenticeship vacancies. The website displays live vacancies that are open for applications but can also be used to receive alerts for future vacancies.
The Greater Manchester Apprenticeship & Careers Service (GMACS) helps young people explore and design their next steps before leaving school.
The site brings together different stages of the career planning process, helping students navigate the choices open to them and develop the tools to start working life. It showcases what Greater Manchester can offer and provides a direct way to apply for courses, jobs and apprenticeships.
The Amazing Apprenticeships website is commissioned by the National Apprenticeship Service and provides a range of inspirational and informative resources, helping to explain apprenticeships whether you’re a young person, parent or teacher.
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/resources/
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