Traineeships for Learners tell you all about Traineeships: what they are, how to apply for one and what you will do on one. Traineeships are a scheme to get young people into work with the skills that they will need to progress in their career. They are for people who don't have enough relevant experience or understanding of the field that they wish to enter as an Apprentice. Traineeships can help participants grow in confidence in the working world and give real life work experience which will be invaluable for their future success. If you would like to find out more about Traineeships or Apprenticeships that we offer at Pathway Group please call: 0121 707 0550 or e-mail: info@pathwaygroup.co.uk

1. Traineeships:
What are they
& Why take one?
Facts for Learners

2. What is a Traineeship?
A Traineeship is an education & training
programme with work experience that is
focused on giving young people the skills
& experience that employers are looking
for and to make them ‘work ready’.
At its core are work preparation training,
English and Maths for those who need it,
& a high quality work experience
placement.

3. What to Expect
Traineeships can last up to six months and
include:
 Work Preparation Training.
 English & Maths* (*support if required.)
 A work experience placement of six weeks
to five months with an employer.
In addition to these basic elements, your
employer and Apprenticeship Recruitment can
add flexible additional content give you specific
training tailored for that business & the local
labour market meaning that you will gain
specialist skills.

4. Who are Traineeships for?
Traineeships are for people who are:
 Aged 16-23
 Are motivated to get a job but lack the relevant skills & experience
that employers are looking for and people who have been applying
for Apprenticeship vacancies but have been unsuccessful due to a
lack of skills or experience.
 Unemployed & have little work experience.
 16-18 and qualified below Level 3 or equivalent (such as two A-levels)
or 19-23 years and achieving below Level 2.
 Can be ready for employment or an Apprenticeship within six
months of engaging in a Traineeship.

5. Who aren’t Traineeships for?
Who they aren’t for:
 People who already have the skills
and experience needed to start an
Apprenticeship or find work.
 People who are already in a job.
 Aged 24 plus (unless they are subject
to Learning Difficulty Assessments, in
which case they must be aged 16 or
over and under 25).

6. Why you should take a
Traineeship with us?
When you take a Traineeship you need to
know that you are in safe hands, with a
good training provider.
Our team will help guide you through all
stages of your Traineeship and work with
your employer to make sure that you
receive the skills, training and work
experience that you need to get the most
out of your Traineeship.

7. Are there any financial costs
to taking a Traineeships?
All training costs are met by Government funding.
There’s no requirement for employers to pay you
as a trainees but they are encouraged to support
trainees with expenses such as transport and
meals but obviously this is at the discretion of the
employer.

8. How do I get started with
Traineeships?
Speak with our team by calling: 0121 707 0550
or e-mailing: info@pathwaygroup.co.uk
We will be able to support you throughout the process.
“Traineeships are a stepping stone to future success for young people,
businesses & the wider economy.”