Apprenticeships
What is an Apprenticeship?
As employees, apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Off the job, usually on a day-release basis, apprentices receive training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. Anyone living in England, over 16 and not in full-time education can apply.
Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete depending on the level of Apprenticeship, the apprentice's ability and the industry sector. The minimum salary is £95 a week. However, many apprentices earn significantly more. You could do an Apprenticeship in a variety of trades from bricklaying to hairdressing.
Key benefits:
work for an employer earning a salary
receive high quality training
Young Apprenticeships:
A 'Young Apprenticeship' is an additional option at Key Stage 4 for young people to follow. You will continue with your core National Curriculum subjects but for 2 days a week you will be working towards a Level 2 vocational qualification, with 50 days work placement with a local employer. Currently only Automotive Engineering is available at Great Sankey High School.
For further details please contact: Gill Sunderland, 14 - 19 Strategy Division, Childrens and Young Peoples' Service, Warrington Borough Council. Tel: 01925 443184 or email on gsunderland@warrington.gov.uk
Or visit the Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service website and apply for an Apprenticeship vacancy today.
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Working with Warrington'
Apprenticeship Providers who are 'Working with Warrington' include - ESTC Training, First4Skills, Go Smart, Skills Solutions, Total People, TTE, Warrington Borough Council, Warrington Collegiate, YMCA Training, Zenos.
Apprenticeship Opportunity of the month: Sellafield Ltd
Apply now for the Advanced Apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical Design
Sellafield require bright, articulate and enthusiastic people to join our design teams. You'll be trained in all aspects of design and will follow an engineering route. A job is not guaranteed upon the completion of the apprenticeship but it is an excellent opportunity to get paid while receiving great career development.
For more information visit: www.sellafieldsites.com/careers/apprentices