10 Facts About Traineeships

Apprenticeships can often be misunderstood, with many people not knowing what is or what they involve. Here is a list of 10 quick facts that will hopefully clear up any confusion:

A Traineeship is a course that includes a work placement - It can last from 6 weeks up to 6 months.

A Traineeship isn’t a job - It is an educational course that takes place in a workplace.

It is for young people - Anyone aged 16 to 24 year olds (or 25 year olds with an education, health and care plan) can apply.

Traineeships prepare you for work - Traineeships are perfect for getting an individual ready for an Apprenticeship or job if they don’t have the appropriate skills or experience.

A guaranteed interview - At the end of a Traineeship the Trainee is guaranteed an interview for an Apprenticeship or job if available, or an exit interview with written feedback

Funded by the Government - There is no cost to businesses, with full funding coming from the Government.

Traineeships are flexible - Traineeship programmes can be tailored to meet your needs or those of the business and local labour market.

Traineeships are unpaid - Employers are not required to pay you for the work placement however you may get expenses for transport and meals from your employer

Traineeships benefit everyone - Having a Trainee within a business allows for current employees to experience training and mentoring

There are lots of Traineeships - Traineeship vacancies can be found by going to www.gov.uk/find-traineeship, asking a local college or Qube Learning, by speaking to a school careers advisor or by speaking to an adviser at your Jobcentre Plus

If you think a Traineeship would be perfect for you or someone you know, contact us today to see how we can help you take the next step in your career.