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\nWhen the end of school-life beckons, the choice for many pupils will be whether to continue into further education or enter the world of employment. An apprenticeship provides the chance to do both. Working as an apprentice, you\u2019ll receive many of the benefits of employment but also train in your chosen career, working towards a relevant qualification. <\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, apprenticeships aren\u2019t simply for school-leavers; higher apprenticeship levels are also open to students with further education qualifications such as A levels or BTEC national diplomas.\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Why an apprenticeship?<\/h2>\n
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There are several advantages to working as an apprentice instead of entering full-time education or employment. <\/p>\n

 <\/i> Earn as you learn<\/h3>\n

Working as an apprentice, you\u2019ll earn a regular wage as you train and gain work experience. You\u2019ll also receive other employee benefits such as paid holiday. <\/p>\n

From April 2022, the national minimum wage for apprentices up to 19 years old will be \u00a34.81 per hour. If you are 19 or older and in the first year of your apprenticeship, you\u2019ll also be paid \u00a34.81 per hour as a minimum. All other apprentices aged 19 or older will receive the national living wage as a minimum; the hourly rate paid is age dependent. For instance, from April 2022 the national living wage for an individual aged 21 years old is a minimum of \u00a39.18 per hour.
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 <\/i> The right experience and qualifications<\/h3>\n

Working and training as an apprentice sets you on the right career path from the outset \u2013 a path that you choose. The experience you gain and the training you receive is relevant for that specific career, instead of simply working in a job that will do for now. You\u2019ll develop hands-on experience in a real-life work environment, build a network of colleagues, and work towards a recognised qualification.
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 <\/i> It\u2019s free<\/h3>\n

In the UK, apprenticeships are funded by the government and participating employers. This means that you don\u2019t have to pay to become an apprentice. You therefore avoid building up a student debt in the process of training for the career you want to follow. <\/p>\n

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Apprenticeship eligibility<\/h2>\n
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The general eligibility to work as an apprentice in the UK asks that you:<\/p>\n