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    Apprentices learn a trade while earning a wage. Unionlearn helps trade unions to support apprentices in the workplace.

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    Are you an apprentice? Considering an apprenticeship? Apprenticeship Essentials is made for you.

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    Rate my apprenticeship

    Rate your apprenticeship

    We have developed an easy to use online tool that helps you to rate and compare your apprenticeship. Just swipe the cards left or right...

     

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    Bite-sized e-learning modules

    With our bite-sized e-learning modules, you get to learn what to expect from your training, the rights you have as an apprentice and much more.

     

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    Apprentice Pay Calculator

    There is a minimum apprenticeship pay rate that varies depending on your age and progress. Check whether you're on the proper rate with our Pay Calculator.

     

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    Search for apprenticeship jobs in England from the official National Apprenticeship Service vacancies database.

     

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    Choosing the right apprenticeship career test

    Wondering which apprenticeship career to is right for you? We have created an online tool that looks at your career personality type to help guide your choice.

     

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    Apprenticeship chat forum

    We have created a chat forum for apprentices, those considering an apprenticeship and for anyone working with apprentices.

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    Unionlearn helps trade unions to support apprentices in the workplace

    We do this by:

    • Supporting unions to work with employers to develop and improve apprenticeship programmes.
    • Support union reps, ULRs and other union members to work directly with apprentices, supporting them to complete their apprenticeship and build their careers.
    • Provide resources, policy development, research and information to apprentices and union reps.
    • Campaign on issues impacting apprentices, such as low pay, poor training and lack of progression in work.

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