Benefits of being an apprentice

What are the benefits of being an apprentice?

Getting qualified while on the job can also mean:

you work better and more effectively
it can set you up to move into new and better jobs
you get better pay
you get to experience new and different challenges
your existing skills and knowledge are recognised and can help you gain a qualification faster
you learn at your own pace and get support when you need it
better job security
you gain skills and knowledge which can be used across a range of jobs and industries.

Earn while you learn to do a real job

Apprentices do real jobs for real employers. So you are paid while you learn. If you are entering work for the ﬁrst time, you will start earning from day one of your apprenticeship.

Employers must pay apprentices at least £92.50 for a 37 hour week but a recent survey showed that the average wage per week for an apprentice is now around £170 and in some job roles around £210 per week. You may also get additional money for essential books, clothing or equipment, or to help you with a disability. As an apprentice, you will receive the same beneﬁts as other employees in the charity, social enterprise or other voluntary sector organisation you work in, such as pension contributions.

Great support while you learn

You will have the support of both your employer and your training provider. Together they will make sure that your training is teaching you the things that you need to learn and giving you the skills that you need to the job you are doing and that they things. Your employer and training provider can also help you through any difficulties you have.

Good prospects

Apprenticeships can be demanding but they are very rewarding. Because apprenticeships train you in the skills employers want, they give you choices in your career. When you’ve ﬁnished you can carry on working, maybe get promoted or go on to higher education in a college or university.