Apprenticeships
Why Choose an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships allow you to earn whilst you learn. Whether you’re a new employee, or an existing employee studying an apprenticeship to boost your knowledge and skills, they can increase your career prospects. Here are just 5 reasons why people say they choose to study an apprenticeship:
You can earn whilst you learn
As an apprentice, you will be paid at least minimum wage for apprentices (at least £3.90 per hour for those aged under 19 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year).
You gain work experience
Every apprenticeship scheme is designed by the employers within the industry, so you are actively working whilst learning – it’s not just reading from textbooks, you learn as you are actually doing your job.
You can boost your career prospects
Each apprenticeship offered at Capital City College Training is tailored to meet the needs of your employer, so you’ll gain invaluable experience, and increase your prospects of progressing within the organisation.
You achieve qualifications
All apprenticeships offer industry-recognised qualifications and accreditations, as well as practical skills. Most require you to have English and Maths qualifications and, if you don’t have them already, will allow you
You avoid student loans
Apprenticeships are paid for by your employer and the
Other Discounts Available
As a studying apprentice, you can also receive a range of special travel, retail and entertainment discounts, including discounted Oyster cards from Transport for London and council tax reductions.
NUS Apprentice Extra card
The National Union of Students Apprentice Extra card allows you access to a range of in-store and online retail discounts
Find out more on the NUS site
Travel discounts
A number of discounted travel options apply to young people and students in London:
- Apprentice Oyster photocard (18+): An Apprentice Oyster photocard can save you 30% on adult-rate Travelcards and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets.
- 16+ Zip Oyster photocard: Young people aged 16 to 17 who are living in a London borough can apply for a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard to buy child-rate Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes; and pay as you go at half adult-rate on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services in London.
- Railcard: If you have a 16-25 Railcard, you can add the discount to your 18+ Student Oyster photocard to get a 34% discount on off-peak pay as you go fares and off-peak daily caps on Tube, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services in London.
Find out more from the TfL student guide to travel in London
Council Tax reductions
Full-time students might not have to pay Council Tax. As an apprentice you could also qualify for a discount or apply for an exemption.
To find out more information see gov.uk council tax
