Who are Apprenticeships for?

If you’re aged between 16 and 24 then you could be able to apply for a business or accountancy Apprenticeship job. Many apprentices have just left school but you can also apply if you have already left school and are in work or looking to start a new career.

An Apprenticeship is for you if you;
want to earn while you learn
want to earn an average weekly wage of £200*
want to progress and get on the career ladder quickly
want to gain work experience relevant to a chosen career path
are motivated and are eager to learn new skills

Entry requirements

To be eligible for an Apprenticeship you must meet certain criteria as follows:

You must:

• Be aged between 16 and 24
• Have a job working at least 30hrs+. Kaplan will help you to find a job

You must not:

• Have a degree, HND, Level 4 or equivalent
• Be currently doing a course which is funded by another college

Different types of Apprenticeships are suited to different people and what you do should really depend on what you’re good at and what you enjoy.

Find out which Apprenticeship might suit you

FAQs

Do I need to have a job to do an Apprenticeship?

Yes. But don’t worry Kaplan is here to help, we’ll help improve your chances of finding an Apprenticeship job – find out how we’ll help

Do I get holidays?

You’ll normally get at least 20 days paid holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays.

I’m aged 16-24, left school and already have a job. Can I still do an Apprenticeship?

Yes. You can become an apprentice where you work now as long as your employer agrees.

I have a degree - Can I apply for an Apprenticeship?

Unfortunately not. Apprenticeships are not available for people with degrees or other level 4 qualifications. However, you can still do a course relevant to your role but your employer would need to pay for this.

When should I start looking for an Apprenticeship?

You can apply for Apprenticeships all year round. When you can begin your training depends on the availability of a position at an employer.

I need some advice before I decide. Can Kaplan help?

Yes. If you’d like to test drive an Apprenticeship to see what’s involved then you can take part in our Summer Schools. Or if you feel you don’t have the necessary skills needed to make it as an Apprentice, our Job Ready programmewill help improve your chances of finding an Apprenticeship job.

*Source www.apprenticeships.org.uk
**Free training for 16-18 year olds, partial for 19-24.