Young Apprentice: Check out the complete guide

Entering the job market is often not an easy task, especially when it comes to employment for minors.

What is a Young Apprentice?

The Young Apprentice is nothing more than a type of employment that aims to train, guide and insert people aged 14 to 24 into the job market.

In this way, the program's main goal is to increase employment opportunities for people without experience.

For private or public companies, the Young Apprentice program is an opportunity to have a workforce developed in accordance with the company's culture and criteria.

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Therefore, the young person selected to participate in the program will have the chance to develop professionally.

And depending on your performance, you may even have the opportunity to land your first job.

What are the requirements to be a Young Apprentice?

Some requirements may vary depending on the position and function required, but the basics are:

Be between 14 and 24 years old;
People with disabilities do not have a maximum age limit;
It is mandatory to be enrolled and attending elementary or high school;
Have school attendance throughout the time you are working.

What does the law say about Young Apprentices?

A few years ago, work for minors was not permitted by law.

However, over time and in order to provide employment opportunities for young people without experience, the Young Apprentice program was created, which is guaranteed by law and who guards the company and the apprentice.

Therefore, check out some of the main terms found in the law:

Companies that have a minimum of 7 employees are required to hire the corresponding number of Young Apprentices from 5 to 15% from their staff;
The Young Apprentice contract is valid for up to 3 years;
The workload can vary between 4 or 6 hours for elementary school students, however for high school students there is an authorization that allows up to 8 hours;
Persons with disabilities do not apply to the age limit of 24 years;
In addition to educational training, it is necessary to take one of the professional training courses offered according to the area in which the apprentice will be included;
Regarding the course workload, they must comprise at least 20% of the total workload and a maximum of 50% in relation to the Young Apprentice program.

How does the Young Apprentice contract with the company work?

The Apprentice is still an employee of the company, however, with a special work agreement.

So understand some of the main rights that must be present in this contract:

The Young Apprentice must have the contract registered in the work card;
The company must guarantee technical and professional instruction for the apprentice's development and learning;
The apprentice must dedicate himself to carrying out the tasks and studies provided for in the contract;
The young person will be entitled to paid weekly leave, transport vouchers, FGTS and vacations;
Absences without justification by means of a certificate or declaration will be deducted from the apprentice's salary;
The Young Apprentice may not have overtime or time bank, so as not to harm their academic performance.

How do holidays work?

As we mentioned earlier, the Young Apprentice contract gives right to vacation.

But it is worth remembering that this right is guaranteed after completing one year of work at the contracting company.

In the case of minors, it is suggested to take this vacation period on a date that coincides with the school vacation period, but this is not a rule.

What is the salary of a Young Apprentice?

The apprentice's salary is calculated according to the minimum wage, however it may vary depending on the region, company size, days worked, among others.

In this way, the average salary of a Young Apprentice can vary around R$ 660.00 and reach up to R$ 1,500.00.

Is it worth being a Young Apprentice?

The program offers advantages for both the company and students.

And it also helps generate jobs for young people who do not have professional experience.

In this way, the program still offers growth and skills development, not to mention the enrichment of actions such as discipline and responsibility.

How to get a job?

The first step is to meet the minimum requirements demanded by the program.

Therefore, once you have completed all of them, follow the tips we have prepared to increase your chances of getting your place.

1- Create your CV

This way you can include a professional summary with information that is relevant to the position you are applying for, including your skills.

But don't forget to pay attention to grammar mistakes, this makes a big difference when it comes to selection.

And try to include only essential and relevant information, such as personal details, telephone number, email, education, lectures, courses and, in summary, your goals for the position.

2- Prepare for the interview

During the interview, it is always important to remain calm and be very honest about your expectations regarding the position.

It is important to remember that everyone applying for the position does not have the same experience as you.

In this way, try to demonstrate how willing you are to learn new things and maintain a proactive and responsible attitude.

3- Select the vacancies

When you start looking for Young Apprentice vacancies, direct your CV to sectors that are related to your profile of interest.

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Conclusion

The Young Apprentice program is a great option to start your work career.

In this way, the program has the potential to aggregate and facilitate the entry of young people into the job market.

Given that July 12, 2023

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