Apprenticeships

Why choose an apprenticeship?

• Being an apprentice gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification and develop professional skills, while earning a salary, inside some of Britain’s best companies, both locally and nationally.
• Visit the Isle of Wight College website now for study information, including our frequently asked questions.

Quick information:

• There is no upper age limit to becoming an apprentice, the minimum age is 16.
• You can study on the job with your existing employer with their support.
• You don’t have to pay to be an apprentice.
• The current national apprenticeship minimum wage is £6.40 per hour, with many employers choosing to pay a higher rate. In the second year of your apprenticeship, you will be paid the minimum wage for your age.