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What is a traineeship?

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We’ve all heard of work experience and apprenticeships.

But where do traineeships fit in with these employment-focused schemes?

Basically, a traineeship is a training programme that features work experience and often acts as a stepping stone to an apprenticeship. Trainees often require English and maths qualifications, relevant training, or the experience required to gain their dream apprenticeship. A traineeship bridges the gap and is a great CV builder.

Traineeships are for 16 to 24-year-olds and are a fantastic way for young, motivated individuals to show employers that they are an ideal candidate.

We have seen many students progress rapidly from traineeships to apprenticeships with big firms such as GKN and Rolls Royce. This wouldn’t have been possible if they hadn’t completed their traineeship first.

Businesses can also reap a number of benefits from offering traineeships. Here are six:

• Traineeships allow you to select the best apprenticeship candidates for your business

• Trainees often become loyal employees

• Traineeships are fully funded by the government

• It is a cost effective method of recruiting new talent

• You can train a learner with the specific skills that your company is looking for

• Your current employees can gain experience managing trainees.

We often find that once a trainee has completed their programme, they are offered an apprenticeship by the same organisation. This shows the importance of taking a chance on someone whose CV doesn’t necessarily stand out.

Recruiting someone with the right attitude and motivation can be hard, but by offering a traineeship you can find the right character for your company.

You can find out more about traineeships, by clicking here

Here are six questions we often get asked about Traineeships: On Top Single Block Light Gray

1) How long does a Traineeship last?

Traineeships can last between six weeks (minimum) and six months (maximum).

2) Do people get paid on Traineeships?

Traineeships are unpaid, but some employers decide to assist with travel costs, or sometimes pay for the trainee’s lunch.

3) What is the difference between apprenticeships and Traineeships?

Traineeships often lead into apprenticeships, as they give trainees an opportunity to impress the employer, whilst building their skills and developing their knowledge. Apprenticeships tend to be at a higher level, and also last longer than a traineeship.

4) What happens after a Traineeship?

Once a learner has completed a Traineeship, they can progress onto an apprenticeship within your organisation, gain a full-time job, or study a higher level qualification at college.

5) Where do you offer Traineeships?

We offer Traineeships across the South West, from Bristol to Taunton, and all across Somerset. We have had lots of success stories, with employers often impressed by the high calibre of learner they receive.

6) How can I hire a Trainee?

If you’re interested in hiring a trainee, you can do so through our Traineeship team. They will work with you to find the best trainee, and develop their skills. Click here for more information.

Here are six questions we often get asked about Traineeships:

1) How long does a Traineeship last?

Traineeships can last between six weeks (minimum) and six months (maximum).

2) Do people get paid on Traineeships?

Traineeships are unpaid, but some employers decide to assist with travel costs, or sometimes pay for the trainee’s lunch.

3) What is the difference between apprenticeships and Traineeships?

Traineeships often lead into apprenticeships, as they give trainees an opportunity to impress the employer, whilst building their skills and developing their knowledge. Apprenticeships tend to be at a higher level, and also last longer than a traineeship.

4) What happens after a Traineeship?

Once a learner has completed a Traineeship, they can progress onto an apprenticeship within your organisation, gain a full-time job, or study a higher level qualification at college.

5) Where do you offer Traineeships?

We offer Traineeships across the South West, from Bristol to Taunton, and all across Somerset. We have had lots of success stories, with employers often impressed by the high calibre of learner they receive.

6) How can I hire a Trainee?

If you’re interested in hiring a trainee, you can do so through our Traineeship team. They will work with you to find the best trainee, and develop their skills. Click here for more information.

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