2025 application openings have now closed.

Each year there a variety of apprenticeship roles available and candidates who will be aged 16 years and over in August are invited to apply. 

For more information on recruitment stages and apprenticeship scheme, please visit Gentoo Facebook page or click on this link Gentoo apprenticeships

Earn while you learn, you will find all Durham County Council apprenticeship vacancies here.  Suitable for school leavers aged 16+.  The council also offer opportunities for work experience.

Our Apprenticeship Recruitment Campaign happens each year and all vacancies can be accessed via the North East Jobs website by following this link

All the information an applicant will need is attached to each advert in the supporting documentation section.

Register your interest today in apprenticeships with the National Grid.

Visit website here for more information on roles for school leavers and to register your interest in apprenticeships

Park View Academy of Sport campus is based at the Riverside, Chester le Street.  It provides world class sporting facilities and currently offer the following sports:  Men's football, Women's Football, Rugby, Cricket, Netball, Athletics & Rowing.  They offer a fantastic sports programme alongside A level, Active IQ Fitness Diploma or a BTEC qualification.  

For more information on Park View Academy of Sport and to apply, visit here

For the Sixth Form and Academy of Sport, click here

Apprenticeships Overview

• Engineering & Manufacturing Apprenticeships

• Science Apprenticeships

• Business Administration Apprenticeships

For more information visit TDR Training

Opened in 2016, UTC South Durham is a STEM focused technical college for 14-19 year olds, specialising in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing.  Studying alongside core & optional GCSE subject learning.

Offering academic and technical study options and qualifications from Year 10 - Sixth Form.

UTC South Durham

Land-based courses including aboriculture, agriculture, animal care & animal management courses and many more!

To apply to Houghall click here

For more information on East Durham College ED6 and the variety of A level courses, click here

For more information on the Technical Academy courses, campus and facilities, click here

To apply click here

Interested in a career in the Army?  An Army Cadet can be the best preparation towards a career in the Army.  To find out more about what you would do as a cadet and to register, visit the Durham Army Cadet website here 

2nd Lt. Andy Taylor leads Seaham Cadet branch, or alternatively speak with former Seaham Cadet Leader, Miss Haswell in school for more information.   

Recruitment opportunities available in Seaham.

We have an exciting and fantastic opportunity for current Year 11 students, who are interested in football at East Durham College. The New Jermaine Defoe Academy opened in September 2024. 

Vocational courses from administration, construction, hairdressing, health & social care, uniformed services, engineering and more!

For information on Peterlee Campus click here

To apply for a course click here

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

One of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing health care to the communities across the North East of England and beyond.

For vacancies, click here use 'apprenticeship' in keyword search for school leavers and Year 13 / A level / Level 3 students.

For website visit here

To find out about Nissan's apprenticeship schemes and career opportunities click on the below link to find out more.

Nissan Apprenticeships

Careers at Nissan

There are over 350 careers in the NHS including dental care, school nurse, public health officer to nursing, doctors, healthcare scientist, ICT, Counsellor.  To find your career, click on links below

Discover benefits of an NHS career

Explore different roles in NHS

Not all roles need a degree.  Click here for information on NHS apprenticeships.

For information about the college, their courses & apprenticeships click here

For information on college facilities, school leaver and higher education courses, visit New College Durham website here

For more information about the college, visit their website on below links.

Middlesbrough College

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For all On Campus Vocational events, click here

Apprenticeships are now open!

Apprenticeship Programme

HSBC’s Foundation Apprenticeships provide you with a permanent contract entry-level role, giving the opportunity to gain working experience whilst studying towards professional qualifications. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as support and encouragement to develop and progress your career within HSBC.

Applications are now open across various locations and areas across the bank, all with an expected start date of July 2023!

Work Experience Programme 

For more details visit here

Click here to find out more and submit your application OR scan the QR code below to access the webpage.

Finished school? Thinking about your next step? Want to progress in your engineering career? Secure a place with the North East’s leading technical training provider, TTE!

TTE is part of the Middlesbrough College Group and provides technical training programmes and apprenticeships for learners.

TTE is a leading technical training provider to the oil & gas, process, manufacturing and engineering sectors, training school leavers to ensure they have the skills employers and industry need right now.

Whilst studying at TTE, you can expect to be trained in a safe environment, using ‘real life’ kit and equipment within our fully equipped extensive workshop.

Past learners have progressed to successful careers in the engineering industry with many advancing to sought-after apprenticeships with global companies.

TTE School Leavers

Applications for Sixth Form now open.  For more information on courses and the sixth form centre, visit HERE

For more information and to apply, visit the website here

Byron Sixth form, part of St. Bedes Catholic School in Peterlee are offering school leavers opportunity to study A level & BTECs in the following subject areas:

A-Level qualifications:

Maths 

English Literature 

Geography 

History 

Biology 

Chemistry 

Physics 

Philosophy and Ethics 

Product Design

Psychology

Art

Spanish 

Computer Science 

Offered as a BTEC qualification 

Engineering (single only)

Business (single or double)

Health & Social Care (single or double)

Resit GCSE

English Language 

Maths 

For more info visit here

To find out how to become an apprentice, what apprenticeships are available, which employers offer them and information about starting your apprenticeship, visit website for more details 

www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/ 

Our bricklaying apprenticeships are delivered through our unique site-like training hubs and with a syllabus front-loaded to home building.

A new apprentice will first undergo 5 weeks of intensive hands-on training at one of our training hubs, after which they will be ready to go on site, health and safety savvy and with sufficient basic skills to positively contribute from day one.

As an apprentice, you will return to the training hub every 8-10 weeks for 2 weeks of intensive learning. With training block delivery all year round, you can complete an apprenticeship within 18 months. 

Bricklaying Apprenticeships

The Royal Air Force performs a wide range of duties to serve and protect the UK and the world. We provide all personnel with a varied range of training and activities to make sure you're ready for anything. 

For information about life in the RAF and the different roles you can do, click here

Apply here

A job in the Naval Service means adventure and cameraderie - and life long prospects.  No matter what you do, you will play a key part in operations around the world.  Are you ready to go places?

Start your Royal Navy Journey by finding the perfect role

Find everything you need to know about joining here

For information about life in the Armed Forces and the different roles you can do, click here

Junior Soldier Training at Army Foundation College, Harrogate

At the Army Foundation College (AFC), Harrogate we get 16 and 17 year olds ready for a career in the British Army. We can help you get the military skills, fitness and education that you need for a great start in whichever part of the Army that suits you - while you earn a good wage and make friends for life. Find out more about what is involved HERE

Apprenticeships

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Looking to begin a career at sea? Discover how studying at South Shields Marine School could be the start of your journey towards a flourishing maritime career.

With state-of-the-art facilities and a recent Queen’s Award win, we are confident that there is no better way to set yourself up for a successful career at sea.

By enrolling with us, you’ll learn the necessary academic, vocational and safety skills required.

Marine open events

New starters

Kleek apprenticeships is the UK's leading Government approved hair & beauty apprenticeship provider, specialising in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Wellbeing, Barbering and Nails. 

For more information on apprenticeships with Kleek, click HERE

Springboard charity is a training provider offering a range of courses and apprenticeships across north east for school leavers and adults.  With training bases in Hartlepool, Sunderland, Peterlee, Hetton, Jarrow & Allenheads.

Courses

Apprenticeships

School leavers

Open days

Full website click here

Catch22 College delivers qualifications and builds skills in young people aged 16-19, enabling them to progress on to further education, training or employment. 

Our vocational qualification areas include Warehousing, Health and Social Care, and Customer Service. We also offer English and Maths from Functional Skills Entry Level to GCSE. 

Visit Catch-22 college Peterlee

CITB is the industry training board for construction in England, Scotland & Wales. Their job is to attract talent and skills into the construction industry.

For information on apprenticeship opportunities across England, Scotland & Wales visit here

The University of Sunderland is one of 5 universities in the North East.  For more information on their higher education - undergraduate and post-graduate courses, visit here

For details on the Princes Trust 12 week personal development programme to gain skills, confidence and meet new people, click here

For young people 16-30 who want 'on the job' work experience and training, click here

If you are interested in volunteering whether you want to gain work experience, learn new skills or simply to contribute towards help in the community, then these links below may be of interest to you to learn more.

Volunteering Matters

UK Government - Volunteering

Durham Community Action

East Durham Partnership (volunteers)

East Durham Community Development Trust

Careerpilot (Volunteering)

Are you aged between 13-17 years?

Interested in becoming a Fire Service Cadet?

Recruiting now!

Activities include:

• Learning key skills used in fire and rescue scenarios in a safe and controlled environment

• Team building and leadership activities

• The opportunity to take complete external qualifications such as first aid, the Duke of Edinburgh award, community safety awards.

Places are limited at the below stations:

• Consett Fire Station

• Durham Fire station

• Spennymoor Fire station

• Peterlee fire station

• Stanhope fire station

To register & apply, click here

Main website

North East Futures is a state of the art technical school based in Newcastle upon Tyne for 14-19 year olds. 

Specialising in technical learning in the Healthcare Science and Digital Technology, alongside core GCSE subject learning and optional subjects.

North East Futures UTC

BL Training has been providing high quality apprenticeship training programmes since 1986. Working with the best employers in the North East region and offering real employment opportunities for enthusiastic and creative individuals.

For more information and to apply visit www.blhairdressing.co.uk

Whether you’re about to enter the world of work for the first time or looking for a career change, our apprenticeships can help you take that next exciting step. And with around 20 different roles available, there’s something to suit almost every interest. It’s a chance to learn skills, gain qualifications, and earn a salary as you do. As well as play an important role in helping Lloyds Banking Group be the best bank for our customers. 

For more information visit 

Lloyds apprenticeships

We have a range of free programmes to develop children, teenagers and young adults no matter what their interests are. From football coaching through to social action projects, residential trips and forums, we make sure their voice is heard and their dreams are followed. 

Foundation of Light website

Coaches Academy opportunity is open to Year 11 school leavers.

For more information on the coaches academy and contact information visit here

For information on school leaver/16-18 courses, apprenticeships and open days, visit Gateshead College website to learn about what is on offer and to apply.

Gateshead College

The Military Academy is a unique training college that helps 16+ year olds develop their fitness, vocational qualifications, and employability skills to help prepare for employment, including rewarding careers in the British Armed Forces. 

You will follow a learning programme, depending on where you live and learn. Regardless of where you learn, you will conduct daily fitness training, weekly military training, and citizenship lessons. You will also take part in monthly careers education sessions, supported by the military and civilian recruiters and employers. 

MPCT website

Delta north Prince's trust team program have a brand new 12 week course starting in Seaham this coming September:

• Offered to anyone aged 16-25 not in full time employment or education

• Fully paid residential stay, with lots of different activities.

• We'll help build your confidence, improve your team building skills.

• Help with a CV, interview techniques and job searching.

• A community project to help improve the local area.

• Gain a qualification which is recognized by lots of employers

• up to £200 CASH incentive on completion of the course as well as paying for your travel very week!

Do you have what it takes to become a Volunteer Police Cadet?

Why not join in our uniformed youth group for 11-17 year-olds.

Be inspired to develop yourself, have FUN, learn new skills and doing something exciting whilst working closely with the Police and other partners.

For more information, please visit

www.daac.org.uk

www.durham.police.uk

Pilot Careers Live is an exciting careers event and is guaranteed to inform, inspire and advise students who are interested in the rewarding career as a pilot.  The event will cover every aspect of what it takes to become an airline pilot including helicopter careers and it all takes place beneath the iconic Concorde!  The event brings together pilot training academies and industry experts.  The day will also feature a series of informative career presentations featuring British Airways, Loganair, EasyJet , TUI and Jet2.  For full event details and tickets, please visit here

Discover McDonalds Apprenticeships

Follow McDonald’s UK on Instagram for FAQs about their award-winning apprenticeship programme throughout National Apprenticeship Week. Explore the apprenticeship roles on offer and see where your career could go. 

Put your stamp on a Royal Mail apprenticeship

Find out more about life at Royal Mail and delve into the experience of what it’s like to work as an apprentice across a variety of functions. At Royal Mail, learning never stops, as they continue to evolve the business with a variety of apprenticeship opportunities.

Green Careers Week is an exciting event that raises aspiration, supports diversity, challenges stereotypes, and promotes real opportunities for young people to have a career that will genuinely make a differene.  Discover careers, jobs, roles and career pathways that are green careers and develop green skills.

Open Events and Scholorships at Durham High School.  We offer Academic, Music, Performing Arts, Art and Sports Scholarships as well as financial assistance in the form of bursaries to those who meet our entrance requirements.  Free Sixth Form places are also available to academically gifted girls.   For more information visit 

www.dhsfg.org.uuk

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Northumbria University offer undergraduate & post graduate courses as well as degree apprenticeships.   To help you find out more and for information on open events, click here