Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships combine practical training in a real job with study. By the end of an apprenticeship, you’ll have acquired the skills and knowledge for your chosen career. This page will shine a spotlight on some of the training providers within Cheshire and Warrington who work with some great employers within the region to offer apprenticeships in a wide range of sectors.

Who can apply for an Apprenticeship?

Anyone over the age of 16 and living in England can apply for an 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.

As an apprentice you will:

be an employee earning a wage and getting holiday pay

gain experience working alongside experienced staff

gain job specific skills you will develop skills relate to your job role

be given time to study at least 20% of your normal working hours will be for training related to your role

undertake study and training at college, work or online depending on the type of apprenticeship you are undertaking

No Tuition Fees or Student Debt Your employer and the government cover the tuition and assessment fees for your training, allowing you to achieve a qualification without incurring student debt

Benefits

Earn while you learn rather than remaining in full time education

Contract of Employment You will have a contract of employment and receive the same benefits as other employees working in similar roles.

£7.55 - £12.21 per hour wage rate for an apprentice

Key Facts

2-7 apprenticeship levels to study

1 to 5 Years (minimum term reduced to 8 months from Aug 2025) to complete an apprenticeship

600 apprenticeship standards

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North West Apprenticeship Ambassador Network

The Apprentice Ambassador Network is made up of like-minded individuals, who all want to share their stories and inspire people around them about the benefits of apprenticeships. The network is made up of both Employers of apprentices, and apprentices themselves. They work together to provide a collaborated approach in educating students, employers and many more around why apprenticeships work. If you’re interested in being a part of the network, click this tile.

Below are some examples of some amazing local training providers within Cheshire and Warrington who work with some great employers who are offering some brilliant apprenticeships!

Apprentify - finding your perfect apprenticeship

Apprentify can offer you a unique approach to finding apprenticeships. They have taken the time in developing their specialist apprenticeship programmes to help you find a role best suited for you.

Cheshire College South & West Apprenticeships

Cheshire College has over 1,000 Apprentices, works with over 500 local, national and international employers and delivers Apprenticeships across a wide range of sectors including, Health, Public Services & Care, Engineering & Manufacturing, Construction & Building Services, Information & Communications Technology, Retail & Commercial Enterprise, Education & Training and Business, Administration & Law.

NTG Training Apprenticeships

NTG Training is an apprenticeship training provider in Cheshire. They are currently offering apprenticeships in warehousing, digital marketing, business administration and more.

Macclesfield College Apprenticeship opportunities

Macclesfield College offers a wide range of apprenticeships across the region. They can help you through the application process and support you on your apprenticeship journey. They specialise in apprenticeships in: business, childcare, hairdressing, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, and more.

Reaseheath College Apprenticeships

With a range of sectors to choose from at a choice of levels, with Reaseheath you can find an Apprenticeship that matches your interests and career aspirations. Apprenticeships include agriculture, bakery, bus and coach engineering, construction, food technologist, equine and many more.

Total People Apprenticeships

Total People can help you achieve your full potential through apprenticeships, traineeships, short courses, study programmes and other qualifications. Their dedicated teams help people to secure a first role, new role, progress in their current role or gain new skills for a career change. They have a wide range of amazing apprenticeships within Cheshire and Warrington currently available.

Warrington & Vale Royal - Apprenticeships available

Warrington & Vale Royal College have an Apprenticeship Recruitment Service to match your skills to a suitable vacancy with an employer. Over 90% of our apprentices continue in employment or receive a promotion following their apprenticeship completion. They offer a wide range of apprenticeships from trade apprenticeships, including plumbing and electrical installation, to hair & beauty, customer service, health & social care, or even HR apprenticeships.

UCAS launches a new apprenticeship service as demand hits all-time high

UCAS has launched their new apprenticeship service which will allow students to see relevant apprenticeship opportunities alongside degree courses and help applicants discover their options. Over this year’s results period (13 – 31 August) the number of users searching for apprenticeships soared by 62.4% compared to the same point last year.

Below are some examples of employers within Cheshire and Warrington who currently have apprenticeships vacancies.

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