Become an apprentice

Top reasons to become an apprentice

These are the top reasons to become an apprentice with Make UK.  Even during this time of uncertainty, the UK manufacturing sector is still an excellent place to work.  Over the recent days' companies in this sector large and small have all come together to support in any way they can our NHS and healthcare system – making you feel proud to work in such an amazing industry – really making a difference. 

1. Make UK is a state of the art training centre full of high tech facilities  
2. You could be working for one of the great many UK manufacturing companies – like; Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls Royce, Ibstock, AE Aerospace and many more 
3. You will earn a salary from day one – no debt from your studies 
4. Learn faster and perform better and make a difference 
5. Apprentices can enjoy a 90% retention rate when completing their apprenticeship 
6. At Make UK we offer a wide variety of extra activities to ensure your skills like:
                 >Competing in WorldSkills competitions 
                 > Outdoor learning week in your 1st year 
                 > Evening Advanced Manufacturing Club – working on group projects to enhance your skills 
                 > Supporting our open events to promote apprenticeships to the next generation >
7. The average pay for engineering apprentices is almost double the minimum rate (Source: BEIS Apprentice Pay Survey).