The week of November 17 of this year is National Apprenticeship Week. We celebrate all that comes with internships and apprenticeships for the trades. Being that this year will be the 10th anniversary of this holiday, makes National Apprenticeship Week even more special. Whether you are in the electrical, plumbing, welding or carpentry trade apprenticeships and internships are where you start out and gain the skills you need to continue your career.
Here are five facts about apprenticeships to help celebrate this nationally recognized week:
- An apprenticeship is a paid job with training.
- Apprenticeships are for people of all ages – not just school leavers or young people, although they are a crucial route into work for this group.
- Apprenticeships can upskill existing employees as well as train new recruits.
- There are over 500 apprenticeships approved for delivery, covering a diverse range of roles in many different sectors.
- Businesses select a training provider to work with to deliver their apprenticeships; these include colleges and independent training providers.
