Leeds Apprenticeship Hub

An apprenticeship is a job with a salary. You will work for an employer who pays your wages. You will also have a training provider who supports you to achieve a qualification.

You - the apprentice. There is no age limit for an apprenticeship but you must be over 16, out of full-time education and live in England.

Employer - the business where you take on the apprenticeship. You are an employee working for the business.

Training provider or college - they will set up your apprenticeship and help with your training. All apprenticeships involve training that makes up at least 20% of your apprenticeship. The training will lead to your qualification. You may study at the training provider or college, at work or online. You may study at the training provider or college, at work or online.

You can start an apprenticeship at any level. Depending on the level, some apprenticeships may:

• need previous qualifications such as an English or maths GCSE
• give extra training in the English or maths skills needed so you’re at the right level

• Get paid
• Learn and train for a specific job
• Get hands-on experience in a place of work
• Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
• Receive holiday leave and usual employee benefits