Apprenticeships

What is an Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are designed to help your child to gain hands-on experience within almost any industry. They will learn new practical skills while earning a qualification and receiving a living wage. They take one to five years to complete and are open to anyone over the age of 16. There are three types of apprenticeships and they all require different levels of qualifications.

Apprenticeships have the following equivalent educational levels:

What will I get paid?

There are more than 17,000 apprenticeships advertised in the UK every day in over 170 industries, including aerospace, finance and fashion. The best approach to find one is to do your research, see useful resources below 👇

• The government website is a great starting point for researching apprenticeships, from application criteria to pay and conditions.
• The Amazing Apprenticeships website features a host of resources for young people.
• Which? University has teamed up with the National Apprenticeship Service to create a downloadable guide to higher and degree apprenticeships.
• The National Careers Service website is packed with tips, from interview advice to the top 10 questions you could be asked.

Click on the map to see stats on apprenticeship places by area across Tees Valley.

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Apprenticeship basics:

• Gain hands-on working experience
• Earn a qualification
• Receive a living wage

Apprenticeships can take one to five years to complete and are open to anyone over the age of 16. Check out our apprenticeship page for further information.