u/Admirable-Nothing-66

Has anyone else on an apprenticeship had a confusing start date situation?

The programme was advertised with a start date of 9th September, but I've just received something saying I need to be in the office/start on 17th August. Nothing in the communication has actually explained what the August date is for.

I'm guessing it might be some kind of induction, onboarding, or pre-programme training, but I'm not sure. Has anyone experienced something similar? Would be good to know whether to expect a full day as in thats when i start going into the office all the time, whether it's mandatory, or if its just like an induction or something