With the government recently introducing the law which requires students to either stay on in education, have a job lined up to go to or go in to an apprenticeship, apprenticeships have grown in popularity.
It is the perfect way to get in to working and start earning your own money, whilst still training to further your job prospects. The government have a website where you can visit and search for apprenticeship jobs in your area. It will talk you through how to apply for them and how long the course will last.
If you are already in a job then you can still apply to do an apprenticeship either in your current line of work or in something totally new, meaning your options are limitless.
Different types of apprenticeships take different amounts of time to complete, depending on the level, industry sector and employer. Typically, an apprenticeship takes between one and five years to complete.
From 1 October 2016 The National Minimum Wage is £3.40 per hour for apprentices aged 16 to 18 and those aged 19 or over who are in the first year of their apprenticeship. All other apprentices are entitled to the National Minimum Wage for their age.