Apprenticeships are Work Based Learning and are available to 16-24 year olds. Whilst on an Apprenticeship a young person can undertake qualifications to help them do their job. These include NVQ qualifications, Key Skills and possibly a Technical Certificate related to the work. NVQ's have been designed by employers to measure successful performance in a particular job.

There are different levels of apprenticeship:

• Apprenticeship (NVQ level 2)
• Advanced Apprenticeship (NVQ level 3)

A local Training provider will help deliver a structured training programme and support both the trainee and employer throughout.

Training may consist of day release or block release to a local College or Training Provider or a combination of these.

In general the cost of training is met by the Learning and Skills Council, although in some instances you may be asked to make a contribution. You will normally be responsible for paying the wage to the young employee.

Free Vacancy Service for Employers

The Connexions vacancy team can help you recruit staff.  Over six thousand people use our online vacancy system EACH MONTH which makes it a cost effective way to recruit your staff (by cost effective we mean FREE!).

We can also help organise the training/NVQ elements of the job by introducing you to local Training Providers. We will be happy to arrange for a member of staff to visit you to discuss this in more detail. This service is also completely FREE.

Find out more

To find out more contact us FREE on 0800 073 8700 between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday – Friday and ask for the vacancy team.

You can also visit our Employer Information Page.

Alternatively you can complete our on-line vacancy notification form by CLICKING HERE. A member of our vacancy team will then contact you to discuss the vacancy and your requirements in more detail.

You can also find out more information about how Apprenticeships are organised and how they can benefit your business by visiting the following websites:

For a successful business, developing the employees you need for the future is key - Apprenticeships mean you can do just that. Whether you decide to develop existing staff or recruit new employees as Apprentices your business will benefit. Visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk

The department for children, schools and families website can give you more information about NVQs, why they exist and how they can help you. It also has links to many useful websites.  Visit www.dfes.gov.uk/nvq.

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