OUR APPRENTICESHIPS

Gi Group offers a vast range of Apprenticeship programmes, suitable for all experiences and career aspirations.
See below for more information.

Level 5 Operational Department Manager

Level 4 Associate Project Management

Level 3 Business Administrator

Level 3 Team Leader / Supervisor

Level 2 Recruitment Resourcer

To become an Apprentice simply email apprentice@gigroup.com or ring 01246 264928.
Want to know more about Being an Apprentice? Download our Being an Apprentice Brochure.

THE EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF APPRENTICESHIPS

INTERMEDIATE

Level, 2 Equivalent = GCSE

ADVANCED

Level 3, Equivalent = A Level

HIGHER

Level 4, 5, 6 and 7, Equivalent = Foundation degree and above

DEGREE

Level 6 and 7, Equivalent = Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR OUR APPRENTICESHIPS?

Our apprenticeship programmes can only be offered in England.

Apprentices must be UK or EU citizens, anyone originally from outside the EU would have to be resident in England for a minimum of 3 years before the apprenticeship starts
All apprentices must be employed before the start of their programme and ideally for a minimum of 30 hours per week
Apprentices must not be enrolled to any other full time course of study (such as with their local college or another training provider)
The apprentice and employer must sign various agreements and commitment statements (as a legal requirement)
The apprentice must be directly employed by the employer
Have ‘Right to Work’ in the UK

HOW DOES IT WORK?

To ensure your success you will receive a well-structured and engaging learning experience. This will include:

Frequent classroom learning detailed in a delivery training plan
Structured milestones to ensure your timely progression
Opportunities to be challenged and stretched
Regular training reviews, including with your line manager/mentor and trainer, so that you have the opportunity to review your progression, celebrate your successes and explore any challenges or barriers to achievement
If you have any additional learning needs these will be met through a structured support plan to overcome any barriers to achievement. This could include one to one support sessions or adjustments for exams
Have ‘Right to Work’ in the UK

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF ME AS AN APPRENTICE?

Participation in workshop and activities
Study, prepare and submit your work on time
Commitment to the full programme
Attend your milestone meetings/reviews
Use eAssessor to help you
Attend all required classes/workshops

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING AN APPRENTICE?

MONEY

Unlike university, when you have an apprenticeship you earn a salary whilst you learn (plus the apprenticeship training you receive is free!). University in comparison has yearly tuition fees starting at a circa £9,500, which is set to increase, plus accommodation fees. An apprenticeship means you won’t come out with any debt, meaning you will have a better credit rating.

ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE

Doing an apprenticeship gives you real workplace experience, and will direct you immediately onto the career ladder, giving you the chance to find out what is best for you. A university degree is 3 or 4 years long, and set in an academic environment which is not really akin to the average workplace. Your interests can change over the three year degree time period too, and you may come out of it feeling uninspired.

QUALIFICATIONS

Those who go to university come out with a formal undergraduate qualification by the end (a Bachelor’s Degree), and apprentices also come out with a formal qualification. Apprenticeships save you a lot of money in the long run, even though both an apprenticeship and a degree produce professional qualifications – but only apprenticeship qualifications are free to individuals.

EMPLOYABILITY

Businesses want to take on apprentices, because they are a big supporter of UK businesses. Employers often prefer their employees to have practical hands-on workplace experience rather than just a degree. A recent survey of 500 of the top firms in England even found that apprentices are 15% more employable compared to those with other qualifications.

NUS APPRENTICE CARD

NUS Apprentice extra provides discounts in-store and online at your favourite brands to help your hard earned cash go a little further. This has been created by the National Union of Students (NUS), and so the money we raise selling the discount card helps to fund the National Society for Apprentices, which will serve to represent your needs and those of all vocational learners.
For just £11 for 12 months, you get discounts from the likes of The Co-op, Amazon, Dominos, Alton Towers, New Look and much much more!
Visit www.apprenticeextra.co.uk

APPLY WHENEVER

You can apply for an Apprenticeship all year round, whereas you can only apply for University once a year.

YOUR WELFARE AND WELLBEING

Your welfare and wellbeing is of the utmost importance to us. This is why we have a dedicated safeguarding team and ensure that all of our trainers receive training in the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults in our care. Discover how Gi Group ensures that you enjoy a safe workplace!

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