National Apprenticeship is THIS WEEK!!!

To celebrate NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK, there are many links and opportunities on the internet.  Click below for your free copy of the publication "Apprenticeship and Vocational Training Guide" to answer many of your questions...

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National Apprenticeship Services

The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) can provide bite-size information about Apprenticeships for every student who is interested in receiving it, in the form of a regular e-shot.

All you need to do is send an e-mail giving your full name to ee-nas@apprenticeships.gov.uk with the word ‘Learner’ in the subject title.

We can then send you tailor-made e-shots to inform you about:

·           what an Apprenticeship is;

·           new Apprenticeship opportunities;

·           registering on Apprenticeship vacancies, our on-line system that allows you to search, view and apply for Apprenticeships

National Minimum Wage Rates

From October 2010, National Minimum Wage Rates will increase from ~

• £5.80 to £5.93 ph for workers aged 21 and over
• £4.83 to £4.92 ph for workers aged 18 - 20
• £3.57 to £3.64 ph for workers aged 16 - 17

The rise is around the two percent mark in each catagory. As promised, the Government has extended the adult minimum wage rage to 21 year olds from October 2010. Previously, the qualifying age for minimum wage was 22.

Apprentice Minimum Wage - £2.50 per hour

The government has also accepted a recommendation from the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to introduce a minimum wage for apprentices of £2.50 per hour.

The new rate will apply to:

• apprentices under 19
• apprentices aged 19 and over, BUT in the first year of their apprenticeship

The Pay and Work Rights Helpline number is 0800 917 2368, or 0800 121 4042 for textphones.