What is an Apprenticeship?

East Riding College collaborates with leading employers in the region, providing training solutions that help young people to understand the significance of acquiring essential skills crucial for thriving in their chosen industry.

What is an Apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is an employment opportunity coupled with structured training, enabling learners to acquire knowledge, practical experience, and get paid. Apprentices are recognised as employees with contractual agreements and entitlements to holiday leave.

The duration of apprenticeships typically spans from one to four years, covering over 1,500 diverse job roles across various industries, ranging from Engineering and Administration to Hairdressing and Accountancy. Apprenticeships now extend to degree level and beyond, offering enhanced educational pathways and professional development opportunities.

Benefits of Apprenticeships

• Earning a salary
• Training in the skills employers need
• Excellent progression opportunities (whether it’s further study or climbing the ranks within the workplace)
• Increased future earning potential
• Learning at a pace suited to the individual with the support of a mentor
• Paid holiday

Entry Requirements:

There are different entry requirements depending on the sector and job but apprenticeships are available to anyone over the age of 16, living in England.

Salaries

The minimum wage for apprentices is £6.40 per hour (as of April 2024), but many employers pay more than this. The average gross weekly wage for an apprentice is £200. This is dependent on the sector, region and apprenticeship level e.g. some Higher Apprenticeships can pay as much as £300 – £500 per week.

More details on salaries and entry criteria in specific apprenticeship occupations can be accessed by looking at the vacancies on apprenticeships.org.uk

Applying for an Apprenticeship

There are up to 20,000 Apprenticeship vacancies available on apprenticeships.org.uk in a variety of careers and industries across England.

Simply click on ‘find an apprenticeship‘ and search by type, level or keywords.

Select an apprenticeship and click ‘Apply For Job’ at the bottom of the vacancy. Then click the link to apply directly through the .gov website.

Looking for an Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are high quality, work-based learning programmes comprising of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ), Functional Skills and, in most cases, a technical certificate.

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