The Life of a Skills Group Apprentice

There’s no doubt that an apprenticeship is a full and exciting experience, but it’s not all work and no play!

We want you to enjoy your time with us at Skills Group and know that you are supported every step of the way.

So, what should you expect from your life as a Skills Group apprentice?


Benefits and Discounts

From breakfast club, through to student competitions and discounts, our aim is to provide an enriching and engaging learning environment and lifestyle for our learners.

Cutting Edge Facilities

We have invested over £4 million in cutting edge training facilities to accommodate our learners. Our Facilities include our flagship Plymouth learning centre where we aim for our facilities to be as close to a working environment as possible. We aim to take our apprentices out of the classroom and into an environment where they can be more hands on.

Learner Well-Being

Your well-being means a lot to us. All our learners receive a dedicated training coordinator who will support you every step of the way throughout your time with us by providing impartial advice and guidance.

We also adhere to strict policies to make sure students interests are always protected.

Safeguarding

Skills Group has a dedicated safeguarding team who work to ensure the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults to keep them safe. The team are on hand to support you with any safeguarding concerns. Find out more or contact our safeguarding team today.

For more information about learner life or to start your journey to becoming a Skills Group apprentice, contact us today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Life of a Skills Group Apprentice

I just wanted to say the biggest thank you to Vanessa, my trainer. You have made my journey so much easier, I don’t know what I would have done without you. You have been amazing and helped me to achieve my qualification. You’ve guided me through every step of the way, I really appreciate it, Vanessa, you have been my rock.

Katie Shorland, Level 2 Hairdressing

I always struggled in school as I wasn’t very academic, so knew learning on the job would be a better option for me. I would find it difficult to get up for 9am but now I wake up and look forward to my day. I wanted to try a hair apprenticeship as I’ve always been interested in hairdressing, and by the end of the first week, I already loved it!

Jaimee Benson, Level 2 Hairdressing

I have developed a range of new skills through work including the technical, industry skills required for the job, to personal development such as ensuring I am always on time. The biggest change since leaving school is adjusting to the independence you gain from earning a salary. My advice to anyone thinking of doing an apprenticeship would be find what you like doing, and go for it!

Will Birch, Level 2 Bricklaying

Since starting the apprenticeship, I’ve become far more confident. In a classroom, you only interact with your classmates, but through working you develop your people skills as you interact with customers on a daily basis. At school, you are closely monitored and parented, however I am now more independent and feel grown up

Sam Collard, Level 2 Light Vehicle and Maintenance Repair

The most important thing I’ve learnt since leaving school is that there are other routes to success than just academia. I failed my GCSEs, as I never suited the school environment. Now though, I’m really enjoying my apprenticeship as I’ve discovered I learn more through hands-on practice.

Ben Freeman, Level 2 Carpentry

I would just like to thank you and your team for all the amazing work they do, you have provided me with the most invaluable experience which has helped to pave the way of my future. The work you do for young people is incredible!

Luke Kowalski, Teaching Assistant and former apprentice at Sir Robert Gefferys School