APPLYING FOR APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINEESHIPS

WHAT ARE APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINEESHIPS?

In an apprenticeship you can 'earn while you learn' - receive hands-on training and the chance to put your skills into practice, while studying for a recognised qualification in your chosen field.

Apprenticeships are available at multiple levels. From school leavers, people upskilling in their careers and complete career changes. There are hundreds to choose from and some include a qualification, like a degree. 

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Traineeships are a 'skills development programme' that includes a work placement, designed to prepare young people for an apprenticeship or for entry into employment.

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If you have any questions about Apprenticeships or Traineeships and want to find out more, please read our Apprenticeship FAQs, our Traineeship information page, or contact us for impartial advice.

If you meet the criteria above and have decided that apprenticeships are a route you wish to explore, then there are multiple ways in which you can find hundreds of current vacancies to apply for:

• You can create an account on the 'find an apprenticeship service'. This will allow you to save any apprenticeships you like and then apply for them later

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• If you want to browse and apply straight away, you can view a plugin linked directly to the Apprenticeship service below - with up to 200 current vacancies shown across the country​

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• If you see an apprenticeship you like on the employer’s website or advert, you can apply for it directly

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• We occasionally advertise vacancies on behalf of local businesses. You can send us your advert to promote through our social media channels by following these instructions

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• You can also call the National Apprenticeship Service helpline on 0800 015 0400 or by email: nationalhelpdesk@apprenticeships.gov.uk

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TRAINEESHIPS

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As long as you meet the following criteria you can apply for a traineeship:

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• Eligible to work in England

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• Have little or no work experience but are motivated to work

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• Aged 16 to 24 - or 25 with an EHC plan - and qualified up to level 3

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If you meet the criteria above and wish to apply for a traineeship, then you can either:

• Ask your local college or training provider if they have opportunities

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• Speak to your school careers advisers if you’re 16 to 18 years old

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• Speak to your Jobcentre Plus adviser if you’re in receipt of benefits

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• Contact the National Careers Service

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• Use the 'Find a traineeship' page of the gov.uk website (registration required)

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• Download the traineeship provider list from gov.uk

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• Use you want to browse and apply straight away, you can view a plugin linked directly to the Apprenticeship service below - with up to 200 current vacancies shown across the country

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• Or call 0800 0150 400 (national information line)

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