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Apprenticeships
START YOUR DREAM CAREER AS AN APPRENTICE
WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?
An apprenticeship is full-time employment, which includes completing a qualification, while earning a wage. Apprenticeships start at Level 2 and progress to degree level. They may last 12 or 48 months, depending on the learner and sector. For some apprenticeships, such as plumbing, you will attend college on a day-release basis. The entry requirements for apprenticeships vary, depending on the area you choose. Good maths and English grades are required for apprenticeships.
Why should I become an apprentice?
An apprenticeship will help you build the skills, knowledge and confidence to start your career. Apprenticeships have many advantages, such as: - hands-on relevant experience rather than classroom based study - positive career prospects - income - paid holidays - no debt for degree apprenticeships - support and guidance from your employer and assessor.
How much do apprentices get paid?
Employers pay every apprentice, as agreed in their contract of employment. The government sets a rate for the apprenticeship minimum wage - visit gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates to find out more. Employers may pay much more than this rate to ensure they have the best apprentice for their business.
We offer more than 70 apprenticeships in the following sectors: • Accounting • Beauty Therapy • Business Administration • Catering & Hospitality • Childcare & Early Years • Civil Engineering • Construction Crafts (Brickwork, Joinery, Painting & Decorating, Plastering, Plumbing & Heating) • Customer Service • Digital Marketing • Electrical & Electronic Engineering • Electrical Installation • Food & Drink • Manufacturing • Hairdressing • Health & Social Care • Human Resources • Mechanical Engineering • Metal Fabrication • Motor Vehicle • Team Leading & Management
Still at school?
1. Find out about apprenticeships from your school careers advisor, or visit our website. 2. Complete an application form at
wigan-leigh.ac.uk/apply
3. You will have an interview with our
Admissions Team, possibly at school. 4. We will need your CV to help you find employment through our apprenticeship vacancies. 5. Once you have secured employment, we will sign you up to an apprenticeship.
HOW TO APPLY
The Apprenticeship Journey
Find out which career is right for you
Apply for apprenticeship vacancies
Secure an apprenticeship
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Employers are looking for apprentices who have GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4.
APPRENTICESHIP VACANCY TEAM
We work with you to enhance your CV, improve interview techniques and boost your application. Our team is able to match you with the most appropriate vacancy relevant to your experience and dream career. Please contact 01942 761946 or email: apprenticeships@wigan-leigh.ac.uk for more information. If you have already found an employer who would like to sign you up as an apprentice, please contact 01942 761946 or email: apprenticeships@wigan-leigh.ac.uk
PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME
Our Pre-Apprenticeship Programme will help you develop the skills you need to build confidence for the workplace. If you are aged 16-24 but don’t want to study full-time at College and are keen to start work, this programme could be for you. If you want to become an apprentice but don’t feel ready for work, the free six-month programme will help you to: • improve your personal presentation • secure real work experience to develop your CV • get you interview ready • improve your English and maths • develop your confidence. You will spend the first few weeks in College, then the rest of your time in work experience, with support from us along the way.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
• You will become part of our talent pool - which means we will promote you to our bank of more than 1,500 employers. • We will put you forward for interviews, supporting you with preparation. • We will provide financial support with the expenditure and costs associated with attending an interview. • You will have a free bus pass. Pre-Apprentice Programmes are based at Parsons Walk Centre and Leigh College. Call our team for more information: 01942 761618 or 07825 932857 visit wigan-leigh.ac.uk/apply
