An Apprenticeship is a real job with training, which allows trainees to earn while they learn, as well as gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

Apprenticeships take between one and five years to complete and cover 1,500 job roles in a wide range of industries, from engineering to accountancy, public relations to veterinary nursing.

Apprenticeships are available up to degree level and above.

Find out more here: What is an apprenticeship?

Which one is right for you?

Grades needed:

• Intermediate: 3 x GCSEs (including maths and English) grade 3 or more
• Advanced: 5 x GCSEs (including maths and English) grade 5 or more
• Higher/degree: A-levels / BTEC

There are lots of websites that help you find an apprenticeship. Here are links to some main ones:

• Information about the types of apprenticeships, latest vacancies etc
• The government's main apprenticeship search engine
• UCAS apprenticeship search page
• UniFrog - if you have a log in, they have a fantastic search engine too!

• Success at school Advice concerning apprenticeships for different employment sectors:

                Graphic design
                Healthcare
                Nursing
                Engineering
                Social care
                Environmental
                Rail engineering
                Journalism
                Banking
                Science

•  More help and support to find and secure an apprenticeship:

What are Degree Apprenticeships?