EARN WHILE YOU LEARN!
A guide to apprenticeships by:
Key Benefits
•	earn a salary (average wage £170 per week)
•	get paid holidays 
•	get paid for attending college
•	receive training and gain qualifications
•	learn job-specific skills 
•	can progress to degree level
Who is Eligible?
•	anyone above 16 years old
•	lives in England
•	eligible to work in England
•	employed in a relevant job for at least 30 hours a week
•	not in full time education
•	does not already hold a Degree
Progression Routes
Pay and Conditions
•	paid at least the minimum wage rate for apprentices (£3.30 per hour in 2017)
•	paid to attend training - usually one day per week
•	receive at least 20 days paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays
•	sick leave entitlement
•	contract of employment
•	entitled to the same benefits and conditions as other employees
Summary
•	over 200 types of career choice with over 1,200 job roles
•	earn while you learn
•	gain nationally recognised qualifications
•	learn by doing, work at your own pace, unit by unit
•	minimum of 12 months