What's it all about? Top
If you have a young adult just starting out on life’s great journey it’s critical that they get the right advice
and guidance along with support. Firstly, in choosing the right job, preparing for the selection process and then how to
make the most of the training opportunities the apprenticeship scheme will offer. These first steps into employment may
have an impact on the rest of their working lives, where they see themselves in 5, 10 or even 20 years from now.
If your son or daughter has chosen not to stay on in school or go to college the apprenticeship scheme will offer
employment and training that will lead to a recognised qualification that can be measured against GCSEs and given the
right employment setting A levels and beyond. It's easy for young people to think that they have time on their side, that
after school now is the time to enjoy life a little. This is true but work plays a huge part in all our lives and employability
will be as important at the start of their working lives as it is at any other stage, possibly more so, so your encouragement
will play a big part of their future success.
Who are they for? Top
There are many different apprenticeship schemes and we will help you chose the appropriate one with our partner providers,
(young apprentices start at 14-16 years and are carried out in school, you can check if your school supports young
apprenticeships by speaking to them). The main group of apprenticeships are 16 plus and in particular 16 to 18 years old.
Some sectors have age restrictions so will not be suitable for the 16 to 18 age range, we will help you and your son or daughter
identify these when considering the career path chosen.
What are the benefits? Top
The main benefit is that your son or daughter will be employed and working towards a recognised qualification that
will give them a great start in life, building a vocational foundation which they will use to further themselves in
time and will fall back on when looking to change career path as we do these days.
With so many young people taking apprenticeships it will be hard for anyone with no qualifications to gain
employment let alone the job they want.
Parent FAQs Top
How much money will my son or daughter get paid?
What qualifications will he or she get?
Do they get holidays?
What if they don’t like their chosen job/sector?
What's involved in the selection process, will they be interviewed?
What time of the year can they start?
Will I get feedback?
What happens after the apprenticeship?