An apprenticeship is a genuine job with an accompanying assessment and skills development programme.
It is a way for individuals to earn while they learn, gaining valuable skills and knowledge in a specific job role. The apprentice gains this through a wide mix of learning in the workplace, formal off-the-job training and the opportunity to practice new skills in a real work environment. Apprenticeships benefit employers and individuals, and by boosting the skills of the workforce they help to improve economic productivity.
86%
of employers said apprenticeships helped them develop skills relevant to their organisation
78%
of employers said apprenticeships helped them improve productivity
74%
of employers said apprenticeships helped them improve the quality of their product or service
