Apprenticeships,
Traineeships & School-leaver Jobs
National Apprenticeship Week is during 6-12th February 2023.
What are traineeships?
Traineeships prepare young people to become ready for employment by offering valuable work experience, preparation and training which will enable young people to progress on to an Apprenticeship or a job. Find local traineeships here.
What are apprenticeships?
Apprenticeships are an excellent way of gaining qualifications and workplace experience. As an employee, you earn as you learn and you gain practical skills from the workplace. Find apprenticeships here.
Live talks about apprenticeships
Amazing Apprenticeships broadcasts live talks from companies discussing their apprenticeship offer. You can sign-in and look up future broadcast dates, or listen to talks from their back-catalogue.
Apprentice Nation UK it's a gig, and a hub for inspirational talks and lots of information all about apprenticeships
Where to find an Apprenticeship
You can use the a variety of means to search for apprenticeships: -
Amazing Apprenticeships: Vacancy Snapshot
LOCAL AREA (RICHMOND, KINGSTON & WANDSWORTH)
Hawk Training is based in Twickenham and trains young people in Traineeships and Apprenticeships in: Business Admin; Childcare; IT; Team Leading / Management; Warehousing & Storage
Way 2 Work works with local employers to offer Traineeships and Apprenticeships in Business Administration, Customer Service and Childcare
Middleton Murray in Wandsworth and Westminster have routes into Traineeships, Apprenticeships and Degree Apprenticeships. Book onto one of their open days to find out more.
LINKED TO LOCAL COLLEGES
Richmond upon Thames College works with local employers to offer Apprenticeships in; Business, Computing & IT, Construction Crafts and Sport & Exercise.
Kingston College, part of South Thames College Group works with local employers to offer Apprenticeships in; Accounting, Administration, Childcare, Children & Young People, Civil Engineering, Construction, Creative & Digital Media, Customer Service, Electrical Installation, Engineering, Human Resources, IT, Marketing and more.
West Thames College works with local employers to offer Apprenticeships in a wide range of industries
NESCOT College in Epsom, North East Surrey offers a wide range of apprenticeships
BANKING & FINANCE
Lloyds Banking Group offer apprenticeships in Customer facing roles; People & Marketing Strategy; Business Management; Innovation Technology and Financial Management.
Visa offer Higher Apprenticeships (Level 4 qualification) in Technology & Business, and in Financial Accounting. Students need a Level 3 qualification in order to be eligible for a Higher Apprenticeship.
PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRIES
All About Law offers free advice and guidance to young people interested in a career in law.
AWE offer apprenticeships in a variety of Science Technology, Engineering and Maths industries.
BDO offer apprenticeships in accounting and tax
BPP Professional Apprenticeships recruit Apprentices within the professions: Accountancy; Business & Administration; Financial Services; Law
Central Training Group HQ are based in Bethnal Green, and offer Traineeships and Apprenticeships in; Hairdressing, Customer Service, Business and Administration, Team Leading, Management as well as courses in Graphic Design.
CSR Scientific Training Group offer apprenticeships within science.
Deloitte offer entry level and higher level apprenticeships in a variety of roles.
Intequal offer IT apprenticeships throughout the UK.
JustIT offer IT apprenticeships specialising in IT Support, IT Development, Business Support and Digital Marketing to young people with at least 5 GCSEs at A*-C
Kaplan Apprenticeships; various apprenticeships available
Lifetime Training offer apprenticeships across various sectors
Paragon Skills offers a range of Intermediate and Advanced apprenticeships across London
QA Apprenticeships are based in central London near Finsbury and offer Traineeships and Apprenticeships in: IT; Software & Web Design; Digital Marketing; Cyber Security; Project Management; Business, and Professional Sales
The RAF offer over 17 apprenticeship roles.
Virgin Media offer apprenticeships in technical and customer service roles
Vodafone run a variety of apprenticeships from Level 2 to degree apprenticeships in both their Business & Digital department as well as Technology department.
White Hat for apprenticeships in the technology sector.
PRACTICAL INDUSTRIES
Axis Europe offer Apprenticeships for people looking to get into Administration, Plumbing, Plastering, Electrical and Painting & Decorating.
Automotive apprenticeships with companies such as; Bosch, Suzuki, Renault, and Iveco.
Balfour Beatty offer apprenticeships from intermediate level, up to degree level within the wider construction industry as well as business.
BT offer apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 7 in Customer Service Security, Data Analysts, Electronics Technician and Sales Specialists
Builders Merchants Federation offer Apprenticeships in Business Administration; Customer Service; Logistics; Management; Team Leading; Warehousing & Storage
CITB (the Construction Industry Training Board) offer 30 different types of Apprenticeships in the Construction industry
First Group offer apprenticeships for school leavers as well as degree apprenticeships in a variety of roles
GTRailways offer engineering apprenticeships
JTL offer apprenticeship training in Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Ventilation, and Engineering Maintenance
K10 offer construction based apprenticeships across London
Mercedes-Benz offer apprenticeships in the areas of: Light vehicle, Heavy vehicle and Parts Specialists
Mitchells & Butlers offer apprenticeships across the catering and hospitality sector
Mitie are an employer who offer Apprenticeships in Engineering; Building & Property; and Facilities Management
Mott MacDonald offer Advanced (L3) and Degree level apprenticeships in engineering, management and development
Network Rail offer Engineering apprenticeships to young people with at least 4 GCSEs at A*-C/9-5.
Remit offer Apprenticeships in Automotive; IT; Hospitality; Business; and Health & Social Care
Thames Water offer apprenticeships in a broad range of infrastructure roles, such as: Technical, Instrumentation, Controls & Automation; Mechanical & Electrical
Transport for London offer Apprenticeships in: Rail & Underground; Surface Transport; and Specialist Services
UKSA (United Kingdom Sailing Academy) has a variety of alternative training routes in the sailing industry
VW Group Apprenticeships with automobile manufacturers such as Audi, Bentley, Seat, Skoda and Volkswagen
Wates offer Level 3-6 Apprenticeships in: Production, Quantity Surveying, Building Services, Mechanical and Electrical to students who have gained a minimum of 8 GCSE's at C grade, with B in both Maths and English, and are keen to get into the Construction market.
SPORTS
The Apprenticeships Guide has put together all the apprenticeship types that you might enjoy if your favourite subject is PE.
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Creative Choices advertise jobs, Apprenticeships and training within the Creative industries
Creative Pioneers London advertise apprenticeships within the Creative Industries in greater London
Local Area
Banking & Finance
Professional Industries
Practical Industries
Creative Industries
Apprenticeship bulletins and guides
Central London Connexions produces a useful weekly opportunities bulletin for all new apprenticeship openings in: Camden, Hackney, Islington, Kensington, Chelsea, Lambeth, Southwark, Wandsworth and Westminster. You can find the latest bulletin at the link on the left of the page.
Information for students with Disabilities and Special Educational Needs
Achieving for Children has put together a Next Steps Pack for young people in need of extra support making their next steps in education or the workplace
Disability Rights UK has information and advice for people who have a disability including information on education, skills and employment.
Diversity Careers run an annual careers event showcasing employers who are seeking to employ, support and connect with students with disabilities.
EmployAbility has information, advice and support for students with a disability or dyslexia.
Superpeople aim to create social change for disabled people and create curated video CVs to support disabled people in finding employment.
School Leaver Programmes
School Leaver Programmes can be an alternative to pursuing a traditional university route. Some offer apprenticeships, others offer “sponsored degrees” where you work, get paid and your employer pays for your degree, some offer to pay for training towards professional accreditation. Some school leaver programmes also offer training and employment to students leaving school at age 16. Deadline and dates vary according to the company, so check individual sites regularly.
Adviza lists companies that recruit young people every year for apprenticeships or sponsored degrees.
Visit current advertisement sites for School Leaver Programmes at TheBigChoice, GetMyFirstJob, Milkround and NotGoingToUni