Become an Apprentice

In today's competitive job market young people face a number of pressures, increasing competition for university places, rising tuition costs and often, the need for work experience in order to be considered for a job, at a time when work experience is hard to come by.

An apprenticeship can unlock future opportunities

For many, an apprenticeship can be the key to unlocking your future opportunities.

While undertaking an apprenticeship you will:

gain nationally recognised qualifications
gain valuable work experience
and earn a salary.

Apprenticeships are open to people in England who are aged 16 or over and not engaged in full-time education.

For young people aged 16-18 training costs are fully subsidised by the government.

For people aged 19-24 training costs are split between the Government and the employer.

There are over 200 types of apprenticeships across a range of industry sectors.

The current minimum wage rate for an apprentice is £3.50 per hour, rising to £3.70 per hour from April 2018. This rate applies to apprentices aged 16 to 18 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year. Apprentices aged 19 or over who have completed their first year must be paid at least the minimum wage rate for their age.

For more information about apprenticeship opportunities

Basildon Council recognises the value of apprenticeships and been offering a range of apprenticeship opportunities since October 2005. Check regularly for new vacancies and apprenticeship opportunities.

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See also...

Apprenticeship information at GOV.UK.
National Apprenticeship Service- for information and vacancies.
Essex apprentice on Facebook.
Essex County Council - Apprenticeships- apprenticeships, see factsheets and latest opportunities.
South Essex College- further education college located over three main sites in Basildon, Southend-on-Sea and Grays in Essex.
Itec - Learning Technologies- provide Apprenticeships and Courses in the Essex area.
LifeSkills- learning and training provider with over 10 years experience delivering award winning Apprenticeships and Foundation Learning courses nationwide.
JET Hairdressing Academy- the largest Hairdressing training provider in Essex, providing quality hairdressing and barbering training across Essex! Outstanding support provided.
Crown Vocational Training- specialise in Apprenticeships and Vocational Training for individuals and employers across the South East and Greater London.
Seevic College (New Campus Basildon) (New Campus Basildon).
Procat – Prospects College of Advanced Technology- Specialists in Construction and Engineering Apprenticeships and Training Courses.
The Lightbulb- working in partnership with the Skills Funding Agency to deliver funded Apprenticeships.