Traineeships

Engagement 

During your initial Traineeship Engagement* programme at ACT you will have a varied learning experience. As well as trying out your chosen practical skill you will follow a programme of exciting sessions and activities.

*All Traineeship Engagement programmes are part time with a training allowance payable of £30 per week.

* The Traineeship programme targets unemployed youth

Level 1

Your next steps will be achieving a level 1 qualification in your chosen route and gaining essential experience with an employer on an ACT placement*. You will also have the opportunity to achieve the Welsh Baccalaureate qualification, combining
experiences and projects that will help equip you for work, further education and for life.

* Training allowance payable of £50 per week (minimum) - full time hours.

Apprenticeships Level 2 and 3

Following successful completion of your placement, you may have the opportunity to become employed on an ACT Apprenticeship*, achieving a level 2 or 3 qualification in your chosen route whilst earning a wage.

*Please visit our Apprenticeships page to find out more.

Benefits of the Traineeship programme include:

• Tuition with essential skills such as: communication, team working, problem solving & IT
• An insight into what skills employers are looking for
• The chance to spend a few weeks in different kinds of jobs
• Regular support and good advice to help you make the right choices
• A big boost to your confidence and brighter prospects for the future.

Click on the links below to download a PDF version of the New Traineeships Flyer relevant to your area.

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