Apprenticeships

Becoming an apprentice is a step towards a real career path. Apprenticeships offer paid work experience and the chance to study and gain a formal qualification at the same time. GC has lots of apprenticeships in a range of business sectors, from IT, construction and engineering, to hairdressing, care and hospitality.

Not sure if it’s right for you?

Here's what the national apprenticeship statistics have to say. 

• 83% of apprentices say their career prospects had improved
• Employers say that qualified apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications
• A quarter of apprentices are promoted within 12 months of finishing their apprenticeship.
• 7 in 10 apprentices stay with the same employer
• Higher apprentices can see increased earnings of around £150,000 over their lifetime.

At GC, 9 out of 10 apprentices stay with the same employer and nearly all* apprentices were rewarded with pay rises, promotions or other employee benefits. 

*98%