What is an Apprentice?
Apprenticeships are an internationally recognised way of delivering training that gives people the skills they need and gives employers the skills their business requires.
Apprentices are employed on a permanent contract by a Northern Irish company for a minimum of 21 hours.
The Apprentice learns on-the-job with the employer and also attends off-the-job training, for example with one of Northern Ireland’s six Regional Colleges.
Is an apprenticeship right for me
If you are an employer an apprentice can ensure that both existing and newly recruited employees develop the skills your business needs to grow.
Key Info
- Relevant training can help avoid skills shortages and increase productivity
- Motivated and loyal staff will increase the ability of your business to respond to the economic challenges
- The costs of all off-the-job training are covered by DEL (for those under24; 50% of costs for those over 24)
- Incentive payments paid to the employer at the completion of each apprenticeship ranging from £250 to £1,500.
To find out more contact your local college - there they will provide excellent support to help you meet your training needs.
Interested in becoming an Apprentice
If you are interested in becoming an apprentice then your local college or Apprenticeship NI can help you find a suitable employer.
- Earn while you learn
- 100’s of different types of apprenticeship options leading to long-term career opportunities.
- Colleges offer pre-apprenticeship programmes – Training for Success
- The costs of all off-the-job training are covered by DEL (for those under 24; 50% of costs for those over 24)
Click the area of your Regional College for more info.
Northern Ireland’s Further and Higher Education Colleges
Click on any of the 6 Colleges logos to find out more information about Apprenticeships in that College.
