Apprenticeships are paid jobs
accompanied by training
They are essentially paid, hands-on working experiences. An apprentice is employed full-time and usually spends 80% of their time working for their organisation and 20% of their time learning essential knowledge, skills and behaviours for their role from professional learning providers.
Apprenticeships take between one and four years to complete and equip participants with tailored and relevant education
Depending on the organisation, the standard and the apprentice, the duration can be one to four years; most of the currently listed games industry apprenticeships take around two years to complete.
Each standard level reflects the corresponding level of education it is equivalent to. For example, an apprentice finishing a Level 6 apprenticeship earns the equivalent of a bachelor degree.
Anyone over 16 can become an apprenticeship
Apprentices need to be at least 16 years old, not in full-time education, and spend at least 50% of their working hours in England.
That doesn’t mean it’s just for young school leavers seeking an alternative to universities – apprenticeships can be used to level-up existing employees or to bring career changers from other industries at any age on board!
Apprenticeships are available in 1,500 occupations across more than 170 industries, including games…
In England, apprenticeship standards are designed and regularly updated to be highly relevant to the roles.
Industry professionals, training providers and various regulatory bodies and institutions work together on this.
Apprenticeships are a real and valuable alternative to university degrees and offer many benefits for both employers and apprentices.
