98% of GEN II Apprentices move immediately into full time employment
When undertaking an Apprenticeship you will be able to train on the job and become qualified whilst receiving a wage and getting your first step onto a career ladder with real prospects. What’s more, you’ll be gaining skills and qualifications that are recognised by employers nationally.
During the Apprenticeship, if you have the ability, you can progress from an Apprenticeship to an Advanced Apprenticeship and from there you can continue with further learning, to gain higher qualifications all the way to university and beyond.
Your employment prospects with a GEN II Apprenticeship couldn’t be better. Over 1600 apprentices have been trained by GEN II in the last twelve years, with 98% of these apprentices progressing into full time employment with their employer.
The company currently trains 735 apprentices across the county, however our Apprenticeship programmes are very popular and competition for a place with GEN II can be fierce. So, throughout the recruitment process, you will need to display commitment and awareness of your responsibilities to both yourself and the company who would employ you.
Why should I consider an Apprenticeship?
An Apprenticeship offers on-the-job training, qualifications, payment and career prospects – all in one go! You will gain real hands on experience in a working environment, whilst learning the theory behind the work and essential key skills. Furthermore, you will be gaining skills and qualifications which are recognised by employers all over the country, so an Apprenticeship is a great first step onto the career ladder. In a few years time it is estimated that there will be over 9 million jobs for managers and technicians, as an apprentice you could be exactly the type of skilled employee any businesses in the industry will need.
Apprentice Case Studies
Please visit the links below to launch case studies of our GEN II Apprentices, which give a valuable insight into the typical working life of a 1st year apprentice.
- Electrical & Instrumentation
- Mechanical
- Mechanical Design
- Nuclear Worker
- Process
- Scientific
- System & Control
- Fabrication
What are the benefits of doing an Apprenticeship?
It’s a skill for life, once you are trained you can work anywhere in the world. Apprenticeships allow you to practice your skills while you learn. The GEN II Apprenticeship programme will be structured which will allow you to gain specialist skills in engineering but more importantly allows you to gain skills that could help you get a good first step onto the career ladder, plus you will be paid while you learn. By undertaking an Apprenticeship you are making positive steps towards achieving a sustainable career.
Who are Apprenticeships for?
Apprenticeships are for everyone (regardless of age, gender, or ethnic group) with the ability to gain skills and qualifications through work and study.
What are my career and development prospects both during and after my Apprenticeship?
During an Apprenticeship, dependant upon employer requirements and performance, you can progress to Advanced (Level 3) and on completion of the Advanced Apprenticeship from there you can continue with further learning, to gain higher qualifications all the way to university and beyond. This will depend upon employer support, however, GEN II has introduced a university bursary scheme to support its former apprentices to go on to higher education, which can be up to a maximum of £3,000 per year to help towards the cost of fees. This is only available for those who have completed an Advanced Apprenticeship and applicants will need to pass a selection interview to prove their commitment to continue with their studies.
