2. Earn whilst you learn
One of the greatest benefits of an Apprenticeship is the opportunity to earn whilst learning. Just like university, but without the debt, Apprenticeships offer similar levels of education, as well as significant practical work experience, with the added benefit of a salary. Moreover, they can be more satisfying. A study in 2020 actually found that Apprentices are three times happier than university students.
In addition, at Travis Perkins, Apprentices benefit from a generous annual leave allowance, access to our Sharesave Scheme, discounts across the Group, plus online discounts at leading retailers.
3. Work your way up the career ladder
An Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain invaluable new skills and knowledge in a career you’re possibly considering a future in. By working hard and demonstrating commitment during your training period, you may even be considered for a permanent role once it ends. This will then help you progress quickly and work your way up the career ladder.
Marcus is a Framework Account Manager at CCF. He is a real example of how an Apprenticeship with us can lead to quick progression. His journey with us started eight years ago as a Management Apprentice. Since then, Marcus has been learning and developing to work his way up to his current position and he’s excited to see where his career will go next.
4. Absolutely anyone can be an apprentice
Commonly, Apprenticeships are aimed at 16-24-year-olds, but we know it’s never too late to learn something new. We truly believe that absolutely anyone can be an Apprentice (providing it’s legal for you to work). There is no restriction on age, education, or background. The only requirement is that you come with a motivated approach to building a new skill set and working as a team.
As an experienced professional, higher-level courses alongside a day job are a useful way to keep abreast of innovations. At Travis Perkins, we have a suite of Apprenticeship programmes from Level 2 to Level 7 that can support you to continue to develop your career with us, all the way up to the Boardroom.
