Traineeships

Traineeship Structure

During your traineeship, you will receive the following:

• An individualised learning plan to support you in getting the most from your traineeship.
• Training and support to prepare you for work.
• High quality work placement of a minimum 70 hours, but no more than 240 hours.
• Further development with English, maths and digital skills if needed.
• Sector specific vocational learning to support you further in gaining an apprenticeship or a job.
• An interview for an apprenticeship or job if available.
• Pastoral guidance and support
• If there isn’t an apprenticeship or vacancy available at the end of your Traineeship, you will have an exit interview where meaningful and supportive feedback will be provided to help you secure an apprenticeship or job vacancy in the future.

Benefits of a Traineeship

• You will be paid £40 on a weekly basis (up to a maximum of £640 total for the duration of the programme) – subject to 100% attendance on all aspects of the traineeship.
• A traineeship provides you with the opportunity to develop your skills and gives you a chance to gain valuable work experience in an industry of your choice and helps you be “work ready”. All things Employers want to see.
• It will allow you to be more competitive when applying for apprenticeships and job vacancies in the future.
• You will be able to show Employers you have what it takes to be successful in an apprenticeship or a job.
• An enhanced CV.
• Improved confidence and development of transferable skills such as team building and communication.