Apprenticeships/Training Opportunities

Apprenticeships are one of several post-16 pathways, and students are encouraged to explore all options to decide what is right for them. 

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. Apprenticeships are available to young people aged 16 and over and can be taken as a post-16 option instead of full-time education. 

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.

Students also have opportunities to hear directly from apprenticeship and training providers through school-organised talks, events and careers activities. 

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.

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.)

Not ready for an apprenticeship then why not consider a Pre- Apprenticeship route????

Some young people may choose a preparatory route before moving into an apprenticeship or employment. These programmes help develop employability skills, confidence and workplace experience, and may include English and Maths support where needed.

Information about current programmes and availability can be found through local training providers, further education colleges and the National Careers Service.