Apprenticeships allow you to earn a wage of at least £4.30 per hour if you are between 16-18 (or if you’re in the first year of your apprenticeship).
Apprenticeships lead towards nationally certified qualifications. The higher the qualifications, and the more experience you gain as an apprentice, the more qualified you will become for the job you want.
An apprentice, will usually experience:
4 days a week of work experience
1 day a week studying towards your qualification
Apprenticeships usually last between one and three years.