Apprenticeships

Earn while you learn with Apprenticeships
Getting paid while you learn might sound too good to be true — but as an apprentice you really do get the best of both worlds. And while you're studying for your qualifications, you'll be able to get hands-on work experience.

If you have the dedication to succeed in the world of work, and you're not afraid to commit yourself to one, two or even five years of training and study, then an Apprenticeship could be for you.

Apprenticeships are suited to people who are focused and know the career they want. Many Apprenticeships are sought after, so demand for places is high. But if you have the determination and drive to succeed, then you may end up as one of the 250,000 people currently doing an Apprenticeship.

If you're still considering options other than an Apprenticeship or aren't sure about the right career for you, why not talk through your options with a Connexions Direct Adviser? You can get in touch with them by calling on 080 800 13219 or chat with an Adviser online through their website.

What's in it for the Employer?

Apprenticeships focus on the whole job, not just individual skills.

Apprentices learn through a combination of on- and off-the-job education and training. On the job they work alongside your staff and the rest they learn from a local learning provider (usually on a day release basis).

Apprenticeships help you stay competitive by developing the kind of people your business needs for the future.

Finding the right Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships offer a fantastic range of training in 80 different sectors of industry, covering a huge range of subjects from health and social care to business administration.

A learning provider can help you and your apprentice decide which Apprenticeship is best for your business.

There are two levels of Apprenticeship for apprentices and advanced apprentices:
Apprenticeships for apprentices usually last at least a year and apprentices work towards a National Vocational Qualification at Level 2, Key Skills and in most cases a technical certificate.

Advanced Apprenticeships usually last at least two years and apprentices work towards a National Vocational Qualification at Level 3, Key Skills and a technical certificate.
Apprenticeships offer a fantastic range of training in 80 different sectors of industry, covering a huge range of subjects from health and social care to business administration.

Click here for complete list of Apprenticeships currently available.
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