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History of Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships can be traced back to the middle ages and the medieval craft guilds.
The first national Apprentice scheme was introduced in 1563, this included conditions much like todays minimum standards. Masters had no more than 3 Apprentices and the Apprenticeship could last up to 7 years.
In the early 1900’s there were over 340,000 Apprentices in any year. Growth of Apprentices continued after both world wars and by 1960 a third of boys were leaving school to become Apprentices.
In 1993 a new Apprenticeship scheme was announced, called “Modern Apprenticeships”. Apprentices would count as employees and be paid a wage.
2004-2020 Apprenticeships continued to grow and change, including the removal of the upper age limit of 25 and the introduction of higher and degree level Apprenticeships.

Apprenticeships: The Facts

It’s an opportunity to learn the theory and apply it practically.
After an Apprenticeship 90% of people stay in employment
It’s a real job, you’ll work a minimum of 30 hours a week.
The National minimum wage for an Apprentice is £6.40 an hour
Apprenticeships are available in over 170 industries.
Apprenticeships are not just for school leavers. They are for anyone 16 and over including, graduates, senior managers and directors.
Those completing a higher Apprenticeship could see increased earnings of an estimated £150,000 over their lifetime.
1 in 5 companies have a former Apprentice at board level.
92% of Apprentices felt their apprenticeship had a positive impact on their career.

Employer Benefits?

Apprenticeships enable businesses to grow their skills base resulting in increased profits, lower prices and better products.
Employers say that qualified Apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications.
80% of employers report that Apprenticeships reduce staff turnover.
77% of employers believe Apprenticeships make them more competitive.
Government incentives available when recruiting an apprentice aged 16-18.
89% of employers reported that Apprenticeships helped their business improve the quality of their product or service.

"Throughout my career, some of my best hires have been people who have bypassed the traditional route of University and learned their skills through Apprenticeship schemes or alternative Education Courses."