Apprenticeship Blog - Apprentice News, Stories and How-tos! - November 2021

  • Can you be too old for apprenticeships? Becoming an adult apprentice.

    Posted on Friday, November 26, 2021 by The Office ApprenticeNo comments

    You’re never to old, especially when it comes to apprenticeships! Apprenticeships have historically been associated or labelled with only being for 16-24 year olds, because this is partly true. Prior to 2010 the upper age limit for apprenticeships was 25, so anyone who was older could not start an apprenticeship. Here is a quick history lesson on apprenticeships: Apprenticeships were first ...

  • "Build the Future" is the theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2022

    Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2021 by The Office ApprenticeNo comments

    “Build the Future” is again the them for National Apprenticeship Week in 2022 You may or may not be aware that each year there is a National Apprenticeship Week, in fact in 2022 it will be the 15th annual event. That’s correct, National Apprenticeship Weeks have been running for 15 years. There are two pieces of important information you need to know before National Apprenticeship Week: When is ...

  • Why are apprenticeships amazing? Because they are.

    Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2021 by admin adminNo comments

    Apprenticeships are AMAZING, and not just because we say they are. Yes our opinion may be bias, but seriously apprenticeships are great - sorry scrap that apprenticeships are amazing. Why are apprenticeships so amazing? Well let us tell you. Apprenticeships are amazing because they offer you the opportunity to be able to work and get paid at the same time. As an apprentice you will benefit from ...

  • How to find an apprenticeship in 2022: What you need to know!

    Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 by The Office ApprenticeNo comments

    It's time to take action and start preparing to find an apprenticeship in 2022! Finding an apprenticeship in 2022 is going to get tough, yes you heard it here first. If you are looking to find an apprenticeship next year then you need to read on. This year has seen a significant increase in apprenticeships , on last year, due to the relaxing of COVID restrictions yet many companies have not ...

  • What qualifications do I need to start an Apprenticeship?

    Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2021 by The Office ApprenticeNo comments

    Do I need to have any qualifications to start an apprenticeship? Believe it or not you don’t require any formal qualifications to start an apprenticeship at the intermediate level. An Intermediate apprenticeship is your entry point into the world of apprenticeships , you can start a level 2 apprenticeship straight out of school with no GCSE’s. Which is great as you are legally required to stay in ...

  • Apprentices earn more than graduates!

    Posted on Friday, November 19, 2021 by The Office ApprenticeNo comments

    Apprentices really do earn more than university graduates! Apprentices earn more then recent graduates a study from the London School of Economics has shown. A recent study has proven that on average an apprentice in their twenties earns between £1,000 - £7,000 per year. This doesn’t come as a surprise to us, we have been banging the jungle drums about this for years. Apprenticeship salaries are ...

  • What is a Modern Apprenticeship? 21st century apprenticeships!

    Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 by The Office ApprenticeNo comments

    What exactly is a modern apprenticeship? Modern apprenticeships is a term most commonly used in Scotland for apprenticeships. Why they don’t just call them apprenticeships we don’t know. However it refers to paid work whilst receiving on the training through which allows for study. Now you might be thinking that sounds exactly the same as an apprenticeship? and you would be right in thinking ...

  • National Apprenticeship Week 2022: When is it?

    Posted on Monday, November 15, 2021 by The Office ApprenticeNo comments

    NAW2022: National Apprenticeship Week 2022 National Apprenticeship Week 2022 is the most exciting week of the year for apprenticeship and it is pencilled in the diary for 7 to 13 February 2022. What is National Apprenticeship Week? So what is National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) well in short it is a week dedicated to apprenticeships for apprentice employers and apprentices alike to showcase their ...

  • Apprentices Pay: The minimum wage for apprentices is increasing!

    Posted on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 by Office ApprenticeNo comments

    Apprentice pay is increasing again... Apprentice pay is increasing yet again, which is absolutely fantastic. As of the 1st April 2022 the national minimum wage for apprentices will be £4.81. This is yet another great step forward for apprentices and giving another boost to encourage young people to want to start an apprenticeship. Apprentice pay historically: Just for context the minimum wage for ...