Boosts confidence, self-belief and independence through learning and applying skills.
Earn while learning with an apprenticeship or a training allowance and travel costs for Jump into Work.
Gain skills employers value such as communication, teamwork and time management.
Improve maths and English.
Learning results in increased wages in the future.
Ongoing advice, guidance and support from the day you contact us.
of apprentices agreed their learning will result in increased wages in the future
Source: Learners and Apprentices Survey 2018
of apprentices who had never worked before starting their apprenticeship moved into paid employment
Source: Learners and Apprentices Survey 2018
of apprenticeships agreed their chance of progression to higher level training increased
Source: Learners and Apprentices Survey 2018
Apprenticeships are a popular choice for many young people as they combine practical training with off-the-job-training, and are a great alternative to university. Our apprenticeships cover a wide range of careers, including digital media and marketing, IT, construction and education – at different levels.
Apprenticeships are for anyone aged 16 or over, whether they excelled at school or didn’t quite get the grades they had hoped for.
Key benefits include:
And as an apprenticeship is a real job for young people they also get a contract, get paid and are entitled to annual leave and sick pay.
Alternatively, if your child isn’t ready to start an apprenticeship, we also provide Jump into Work to help bridge the gap between leaving formal education and a job.
Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.
An apprentice will:
Apprenticeships take 1 to 5 years to complete depending on their level.
Apprenticeships have equivalent educational levels:
Some apprenticeships may also give additional qualifications, such as a diploma.
If you feel you’re child might not ready for an apprenticeship, a traineeship is a course designed to prepare them for one. Find out more about traineeships below.
The qualification achieved will depend on the career and level chosen, and will lead to a nationally-recognised qualification. They follow a ‘framework’ developed by Sector Skills Councils. Most include:
Following an apprenticeship, learners can move onto a higher level apprenticeship or full-time employment – many apprentices progress with their current employer.
Research carried out by the Government in 2018 reflected favourable results for progression in apprenticeships, with 85% of apprentices staying in employment following completion and 64% of these stayed with the same employer.
It also stated that 32% of former apprentices were promoted within a year of completing their apprenticeship, with 75% being given more responsbility.
You’ll be paid during your apprenticeship.
You’re entitled to the National Minimum Wage. The current minimum wage rate for an apprentice is £4.15 per hour.
This rate applies to apprentices under 19 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year.
You must be paid at least the minimum wage rate for your age if you’re an apprentice aged 19 or over and have completed your first year.
Check you’re being paid the minimum wage with the national minimum wage calculator.
You must be paid for:
We provide comprehensive information, advice and guidance prior to your child starting their apprenticeship journey which includes deciding which apprenticeship to choose, career pathways, wages and job searches.
It’s personal!
Our initial assessments identiy areas where your child needs help in English, maths and ICT and individualised tasks will be allocated supporting areas of development, as well as identify any barriers to learning so these can be overcome.
Following an induction with us and their employer, your child will have regular progress reviews and visits.
There are 3 steps to applying for an apprenticeship.
The National Careers Service has advice on writing applications and what to do at interviews, and we also provide support with this through our experienced staff, including investigating different career pathway options.
We recruit for apprenticeship vacancies with some great employers, visit our current opportunities page to find out more
You can apply for an apprenticeship while you’re still at school. To start one, you’ll need to be:
If your child leaves full-time education to start an apprenticeship, they are no longer considered your dependent. As such, families of apprentices are currently not entitled to financial support.
This includes any child maintenance you may be receiving through the statutory system, and may also impact your working tax credits, housing benefit and/or council tax reduction.
You will need to inform the Tax Credit Office and the Child Benefit Office about any changes to your circumstances. If you do not, you may be overpaid and have to pay the money back.
The matter of whether or not apprentices should receive the same assistance as college and university students has been has been debated in parliament, and could be subject to change. Make sure you stay in the loop by checking GOV.UK’s website for updates.
Whether you choose Jump into Work or an apprenticeship, you’ll be supported all the way by our highly-qualified and experienced tutors.
We don’t care what your background is, or if you have a barrier to learning or employment – we want to ensure every young person gets an equal chance to start their career.
It starts from the day you contact us – we will explore your career options with you, and our support will continue until you’ve successfully progressed fromJump into Work or an apprenticeship.
We’ll also get your English and maths to the level it needs to be.
Jump into Work is perfect choice for young people aged 16-19 who:
Jump into Work bridges the gap between finishing formal education and moving into employment or an apprenticeship.
Key benefits include:
Jump into Work is a great stepping stone to employment for your child.
We will provide:
From the employer your child will get:
We will also provide your child with a training allowance and reimbursed travel costs to and from their placement – see their independence and confidence grow!
During Jump into Work your child will complete:
They will also complete units in areas such as safeguarding, managing your money and more.
We support our trainees to progress into an apprenticeship or employment.
Plus, during their apprenticeship they will be provided with help and guidance writing their CV, interview skills and apprenticeship and job applications.
Jump into Work isn’t a job and employers are not required to pay your child for the work placement.
As a training provider we offer:
Depending on your placement, your employer may also offer you meals.
We provide comprehensive information, advice and guidance prior to your child starting Jump into Work.
We put the care into developing careers and this will start from the first day you contact us, with ongoing support and advice throughout the Jump into Work.
Jump into Work doesn’t have a set start date, your child can apply all year round as we continually have new opportunities opening up in a variety of sectors and in a variety of roles.
Jump into Work eligibility criteria:
Jump into Work will not affect any benefits you or your child might be claiming.
Technical and vocational courses such as apprenticeships have always been a popular choice for young people.
The benefits of earning while you learn, gaining valuable work skills and learning from experienced mentors puts young people a step ahead with practical, on-the-job skills and training.
Source: Department for Education: User insight research into post-16 choices, December 2017
We’re committed to protecting the welfare and wellbeing of all of our learners, and we have a dedicated safeguarding team to protect your child.
We’ve put together some tips for young people before they start their apprenticeship or Jump into Work.
Starting an apprenticeship means you will get paid a wage, and if you start Jump into Work you will receive a training allowance and travel reimbursement - these will be paid into your bank account so if you don't have one already now's the time to set one up.
It's a good idea to have a professional email address to put on your CV together with your new skills, qualifications and work experience. sexybum@gmail.com might not be appropriate for your future employer.
We want to see you progress from Jump into Work or an apprenticeship and therefore will support you with CV writing and interview techniques and help you with applications when the time comes.
It's great to start getting into a routine before you start your placement or apprenticeship - of getting up and going to bed at decent times (no more late nights recording TikTok videos or playing Minecraft).
How private are your accounts? Are there images, videos and comments you might not want people outside your friendship circle to see? When you start getting interviews your future employer might search for you on social!
If you know the sector you want to work in, whether it's construction, marketing or IT, it might be a good idea to join some relevant professional networks to not only get the latest vacancies, but network and be knowledgeable about your sector for interviews.
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