Join Activate Business School on 17 September 2025 at 11 AM for a webinar on our government‑funded Level 4 Marketing Executive Apprenticeship, featuring current learners and our Head of Marketing.
Activate Apprenticeships delivers apprenticeships, training and consulting to clients across the UK. We work with some of the UK’s top employers, creating fantastic apprenticeship opportunities and programmes that benefit both businesses and apprentices.
We are experts in apprenticeship reform and provide advice to businesses on all aspects of learning and development, recruitment, apprenticeship standards, funding compliance and securing returns on training investment.
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An apprenticeship is a genuine job that allows you to earn as you learn, while gaining valuable skills and professional knowledge in a specific industry role. This high-quality workplace learning and training programme allows apprentices to develop the skills employers want from day one.
What happens next? Most people stay on with the employer they train with, but there are plenty of options! You may decide to study a higher-level apprenticeship, return to academic studies, or work full time. We will support you whatever you decide!
The apprenticeship programme
You will have access to a range of support and advice we have on offer. This includes support from Advice and Admissions, Learning Support and Student Support.
You can access all facilities at Activate Learning Colleges and reap benefits, such as student discount. However, you may not be entitled to certain funding and travel bursaries as apprenticeships are paid positions.
How much will I earn?
The amount you’ll earn will vary depending on the nature of your role, sector and business you are working with.
The minimum hourly rate for an apprentice is £8.00, however most apprentices are paid more than this. If you are over 19 and have completed one year, you will be paid national minimum wage.
You will also be entitled to the same conditions as all other employees in a business, including paid holiday, sick pay and pensions (where requirements are met).
What can I expect from my apprenticeship?
You must be at least 16 years old when you start an apprenticeship.
There are 3 types of apprenticeships depending on your requirements and previous qualifications: day release, work-based and block-release.
Your apprenticeship programme may be assessed with:
Practical assessments/exams
A portfolio of evidence
Interviews and presentations
Final assessments
On and off the job training
You will have a performance coach visit your workplace every eight weeks as well as an inhouse mentor throughout your apprenticeship.
An apprenticeship typically lasts 24 months, but can vary between 12 months to 5 years.