Apprenticeships
WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?
Apprenticeships give young people the opportunity to work for a real employer, earn a real salary and gain a real qualification whilst gaining valuable workplace skills and experience. Anyone living in England, over 16 years old and not in full-time education can apply to be an apprentice.
All apprentices should work for at least 30 hours a week, apart from in exceptional circumstances. Apprenticeships are available at Intermediate, Advanced and Higher (degree) Level, covering more than 170 industries and 1500 job roles.
Quality is key to apprenticeships. All apprenticeships must be at least 12 months long and lead to a national qualification that is respected by employers around the world.
Students at Tring School are encouraged to explore all post-16 and post-18 options, including apprenticeships. Apprenticeships are becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to the traditional higher education route.
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The Ask Programme from the Careers & Enterprise Company
The Apprenticeship Support & Knowledge programme (ASK programme) is funded by the Department for Education.
The ASK programme supports schools, special schools and colleges in England to raise awareness of apprenticeships and T Levels.
The programme offers a variety of activities to inspire learners, including mock interviews, assemblies and workshops, all delivered by four expert partners across the country.
Please click here to watch the ASK Explainer Film and to learn more about what's available.
What is a Degree Apprenticeship?
Degree apprenticeships are a new type of programme offered by some universities. Students can achieve a full bachelor's or master's degree as part of their apprenticeship.
Degree Apprenticeships are a bit like being sponsored through your degree. You have a job with a company and your employer pays for your degree tuition fees. You study for your degree while working. As a Degree Level Apprentice, you will be earning money while you learn and have no student debt hanging over you when you graduate.
Here is a useful short video summarising the main differences between Degree Apprenticeships and full-time University: