Traineeships

In 2013, the Westminster government introduced Traineeships for people aged 16-24. They are not the same as apprenticeships and can last between six weeks and six months. Traineeships are not jobs, and are exempt from the National Minimum Wage (see Chapter 4). There is no obligation for a Traineeship to be paid but Trainees may be eligible for state benefits. Traineeships must include at least three core components: a work experience placement lasting between 100-240 hours; work preparation training; and English and Maths training for those without GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent.