Thinking about employing an apprentice? Check out these five need-to-know facts to guide you through the hiring process.
- You must pay your apprentice. National minimum wage for an apprentice is £2.68 per hour but employers often pay more as the apprentice’s role develops.
- Apprenticeship lengths vary. Programmes can last between one and four years.
- Be aware of their situation. Apprentices often come straight from school or college, so they perhaps might not be as prepared for the office environment as you may think.
- Look at successful apprenticeship schemes and learn from them.
- Think of it as an investment. The apprentice can benefit you just as much as you can benefit them.
