Apprenticeships are dynamic programs designed to equip people with essential skills and knowledge that apply directly to their chosen workplace. These opportunities are open to new starters as well as current employees who are seeking to retrain or to upskill. Spanning various levels from GCSE equivalent to university degree standards, apprenticeships offer a unique blend of practical training and academic study. Typically, they last between 12 months to five years. You become a valued employee from day one, earning a wage and receiving holiday pay. You’ll work alongside experienced staff, gaining invaluable job-specific skills while dedicating at least 20% of your regular working hours to structured training and study. Whether you’re training at your workplace, college, or online, you’ll receive established apprenticeship program support to help you make the most of the opportunity. By participating in apprenticeships, you can enhance productivity and innovation through skilled employees who receive hands-on training tailored to industry standards. Whether your goal is to fill specific skill gaps or invest in future leaders, utilising credible apprenticeship training for employers can provide cost-effective solutions to nurturing a capable and motivated employee base. Apprenticeships are categorised into different levels. Each one corresponds to an educational qualification. Intermediate (Level 2): Advanced (Level 3): Higher (Levels 4, 5, 6, and 7): Degree (6 and 7): Depending on which level is chosen, apprentices can achieve additional qualifications such as diplomas, enhancing their career prospects significantly. If you’re 16 years old or over, living in Hampshire, and are not in full-time education, then you’re eligible for an apprenticeship. Prior qualifications or relevant experience might make you suitable for exemptions or accelerated pathways, allowing you to progress faster through the program. Apprenticeships can also be great progression routes from other courses like Skills Bootcamps or T-Levels. To find out more about the pathways, follow the links below.Whether you’re starting a new path or refining your expertise, working with a trusted apprenticeship training provider might be the perfect step for candidates and businesses.
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What is an Apprenticeship?
How do Apprenticeships Work?
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Apprenticeship Levels
Equivalent to GCSEs
Equivalent to A levels.
Foundation degree and above.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree.Who Are Apprenticeships For?
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Accessing Apprenticeships Through the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
The Solent LSIP has identified the need for a skills brokerage service to help businesses with their skills and workforce development needs.
Solent Business & Skills Solutions was appointed in the Spring of 2024 to support delivery by leveraging its ability to contact and engage with hard-to-reach businesses that would not consider skills planning a fundamental part of good business planning.
Businesses can access free, impartial advice and guidance, including:
- Advice to recruit and upskill staff using Apprenticeships and other skills training from leadership and management to Green and Digital skills.
- How to access a variety of funding streams
- Support around the apprenticeship levy and accessing funding
- Become a sustainability pioneer with their Net Zero 360 programme
- General Business support
