Local Apprenticeships
Below are some examples of local apprenticeships that are currently being advertised with closing dates in the next few weeks. Click on the images below to find out more and/or apply for each apprenticeship.
Key Facts
What is an Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships take 1 to 5 years to complete depending on their level.
Some apprenticeships may also give you an additional qualification, such as a diploma.
If you haven’t already achieved the required level of maths and English, you will be supported to achieve functional skills maths and English as part of your apprenticeship programme.
An Independent End Point Assessment organisation will assess you at the end of the programme to check that you have met all the required knowledge, skills and behaviours outlined in the Apprenticeship Standard.
What is involved? As an apprentice you will:
Benefits
You will have a contract of employment and receive the same benefits as other employees working in similar roles.
- paid holidays
- sick pay
- childcare voucher schemes
- workplace coaching or mentoring
- Opportunity to progress to the next level of apprenticeship programme
Who can apply? To start an apprenticeship you'll need:
You can apply for an apprenticeship while you’re still at school but you’ll need to be 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays to start the apprenticeship.
You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change, or you’re upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification in a different subject area and still start an apprenticeship.
You can apply for an apprenticeship vacancy online, register with a local college or training provider to be notified of any opportunities, or approach an employer direct and suggest they consider employing you as an apprentice.
Types of Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are available in 15 vocational areas:
- Agriculture
- Environmental and animal care
- Business and administration
- Care services
- Catering and hospitality
- Construction
- Creative and design
- Digital
- Education and childcare
- Engineering and manufacturing
- Finance and accounting
- Hair and beauty
- Health and science
- Legal
- Marketing and procurement
- Protective services
- Sales
- Transport and logistics