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Startup Development Team

WHAT IS A TRAINEESHIP?

Traineeships are education and training programmes focused on giving 16 -24-year-olds the skills and experience needed to succeed in a future career. Trainees are taught skills to improve their chances of getting an apprenticeship or a job.

CRITERIA:

  • You must be eligible to work in England;

  • Have little or no work experience but are motivated to work

  • Be aged 16 to 24

From Northern Training Academy, you get:

  • Training to prepare you for work, including CV writing and what to expect in the workplace

  • Support to improve your English, Maths and Digital Skills if you need it

  • Sector focused vocational learning to help prepare you for your apprenticeship or job and recognition of your learning

From the employer, you get:

  • a high-quality work placement of at least 70 hours

  • an interview for an apprenticeship or job if available, or an exit interview with written feedback

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