Length of training and wages
How long does it take?
Apprenticeships take 1-2 years.
Advanced Apprenticeships take 3-4 years.
What will I earn?
Your pay will vary depending on the job that you're doing and your employer. The UK average wage for employed apprentices is £137 (after deductions) and the legal minimum for apprentices is £80.00 a week. To see the sort of wages employers are paying young people in Nottinghamshire look at Vacancies Online on www.sortitonline.com
* You can claim EMA or Education Maintenance Allowance if the household income is less than £30,810. Some training providers may also offer bonus payments for achievement and progression. Child benefit will continue for all young people on non-employed apprenticeships and if families get child tax credits these will also carry on.
Did you know?
You can start some apprenticeships all year round, not just in September.
Some apprenticeship courses are full by the end of April so you need to apply as early as possible.
Doing an Apprenticeship can get you entry onto Degree level courses.
With some apprenticeships you may need have GCSE’s grade C or above.
