Apprenticeships/Training Opportunities

An Apprenticeship is a real job with training so you can earn while you learn. This allows you to gain recognised qualifications whilst having an income. If you are over 16 and not in full time education you can apply for an apprenticeship. Apprenticeships take between one and four years to complete and cover 1,500 job roles in a wide range of industries, from things like engineering to financial advice, veterinary nursing to accountancy.

Key Benefits:

·         earn a salary

·         get paid holidays

·         receive training

·         gain qualifications

·         learn job-specific skills

Local apprenticeship vacancies:- apprenticeships

Why choose an apprenticeship?

• You get the chance to see whether you like a job before committing to it for a lifetime.

• You avoid thousands of pounds of student debt.

• You can go into highly skilled jobs beyond those that university prepares you for.

• As you get more and more capable, it can even boost your confidence!

• You can do a degree with your employer later on – or even as part of your apprenticeship if you do a higher or degree apprenticeship.

What types of Apprenticeship are there?

It might seem like there are a million different kinds of apprenticeship out there, but it all breaks down into four basic levels:

• Intermediate: Like studying for up to 5 GCSEs.

• Advanced: Like studying for 2 A levels.

• Higher: Like taking a level 4 NVQ, Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree.

• Degree: Like taking a Bachelor's or Master's degree.

New apprenticeships are being developed and released all the time through The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. The list below shows some of the brilliant new apprenticeship standards available. Find out more here: Institute for Apprenticeships 

Higher Apprenticeships

Apprentices’ opportunities for career progression are increasing with the expansion of Higher Apprenticeships. Equivalent to degrees, more of these specialised and highly skilled Apprenticeships are being offered each year, giving you the chance to continue your professional development and fully realise your potential.

Finding an apprenticeship

The website that holds the most apprenticeship vacancies is Gov.org This site has opportunities from all over the UK and can be narrowed down to local area, employment area or key word. You can sign up for notifications if new opportunities become available in your area.

Many companies advertise vacancies on their company websites and on job websites including indeed. You can also choose to proactively contact companies that you are interested in working for to see if they have an vacancies or if they are looking to recruit in the near future. This is called a speculative letter.

Not ready for an apprenticeship then why not consider a Traineeship????

Traineeships are a  programme for young people who want to work, but who need extra help to gain an apprenticeship or job. Traineeships will give young people the opportunity to develop the skills and workplace experience that employers require, as well as improving areas such as English and Maths.

Traineeships were introduced from August 2013 for young people aged between 16 and 23 years old (and young people with learning difficulty assessments up to academic  year they turn 25), who have not achieved a level 3 qualification. 

How a traineeship works?

A traineeship is the time spent learning a job under a supervisor. You can do a traineeship in just about any workplace, for example in a shop, a fast food outlet or office.

After finishing your traineeship you will gain a minimum qualification at a Certificate II level.

You can start the process of becoming a trainee at any time:

• if you’re just out of school

• if you’re already working

• if you’re unemployed.

As a trainee, you and an employer have a legal agreement called a training contract. This lasts until you have completed your training and both you and your employer agree you are competent. A training contract cannot be terminated without the mutual agreement of both you and your employer. 

You’ll learn on the job under your supervisor at your place of work, as well as off-job with a training provider in order to complete your nationally recognised qualification and complete a Maths and English qualification should you not have a grade 4 or above in these areas. 

In some instances, training may be completely undertaken in your workplace and the training provider will visit you at the workplace to support you with your academic work. 

The government and your employer may subsidise your off-job training component, meaning you pay little or nothing towards course fees.

How long does a traineeship last?

They can last anywhere between 6 weeks and 1 year

Find a traineeship

Useful links

Amazing Apprenticeships 

Amazing apprenticeships are experts on apprenticeships and vocational education, driving forward innovative and creative work in England and internationally to change the way technical education is perceived. 

Browse apprenticeships before you apply 

Find an apprenticeship (gov.uk website)

Find out how to become an apprentice, what apprenticeships are available, which employers offer them and information about starting your apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship Jobs | Jobrapido.com 

Search new Apprenticeship jobs find your next job and see who is recruiting and apply directly on Jobrapido.com (You do not need to login to use this site.)