Who can be an apprentice
Myth: Apprenticeships are only for people who don't do well in school or those looking for an easy option
Fact: Far from it! You'll be balancing working full-time four days a week with doing your apprenticeship work, so you'll need to work hard and be organised to meet deadlines.
Every apprenticeship will involve some theoretical and/or academic work which you will need to complete alongside your practical learning. However, you can learn on the job and spend time with more experienced colleagues within the business.
Myth: Apprenticeships are only for young people
Fact: There's no upper age limit for apprentices. Apprenticeships are available to anyone aged 16 and older. The apprenticeship qualifications range from level 2 (equivalent to 5× GCSE) up to level 7 (equivalent to a Master's degree). The higher the qualification, the more experience and/or prior qualifications you will need when applying.
You can also undertake an apprenticeship as an existing member of staff looking to further increase your skills or even change careers.
