Apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with study for a specific role or subject. It is a paid role where the employee learns and gains valuable experiences.
Apprentices will spend at least per cent of their working hours completed dedicated learning time with a university, college, training provider or employer. Upon completion, they will receive a nationally recognised qualification.
Apprenticeships can range from Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) up to Level 7 (Masters Degree equivalent)
An apprenticeship is a learning and development opportunity for:
- People over the age of 16
- People in the early stages of their career
- People looking for a career change
- People wanting to develop in their current role
What are the benefits of an apprenticeship?
There are a wide range of benefits to choosing an apprenticeship. These include:
- Working alongside industry experts daily
- Gaining hands-on experience in a working environment
- The opportunity to achieve an industry-recognised qualification
- The opportunity to benefit from support systems and learning aid
- Developing skills and employability
- 97 per cent of apprentices believe their ability to do their job has improved
- 92 per cent of apprentices in work believe their programme had a positive impact on their career
What's happening now?
We have a variety of apprenticeships available in our business, which are constantly being updated to meet our changing needs and new qualification standards. Here are some examples of what we currently have running.
- HR Apprentices (Level 3)
- Customer Service (Level 3)
- Water Process (Level 3)
- Water Industry (Level 3)
- IT Network Apprentices (Level 3)
- Maintenance and Operations Engineering (Level 3)
- Electrical Technicians (Level 3)
- Coaching Professionals (Level 5)
- Environmental Practitioner (Level 6)
- Civil Engineering (Level 3 through to 6)
- Accountancy (Level 7)
- Systems Thinking Practitioner (Level 7)
The 5% Club
By joining The 5% Club, we show that we’re committed to 5% of our workforce being in earn and learn positions, including apprentices, sponsored students and graduates on formalised training schemes.
We’re currently exceeding this requirement and looking to grow the number of learners because we know the future success of our business depends on new talent.
