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Apprentices

The world is changing fast. With fierce competition for jobs there’s never been a better time to have marketable skills. But you don’t need to sit in a class all day to get them. With an Apprenticeship you can earn while you’re learning and gain recognised qualifications as you work.

In this section you can find out everything you need to know about Apprenticeships, from the qualifications involved, the areas in which you can work and the different levels available. You can also read case studies and watch videos from those who have benefited from taking an Apprenticeship.

Here you can search for suitable Apprenticeships using our online service.

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Access our online apprentice support guide to ensure you get the most out of using Apprenticeship vacancies.

The guide gives step-by-step information including registration, searching for vacancies, and managing your applications. 

Access the online support guide »

There are a wide range of types of Apprenticeships from Administration through to Veterinary nursing. This section gives information on all of them.

Find out more »


England’s top eight apprentices and employers have been revealed at the National Apprenticeship Awards 2010 presented by City & Guilds in Westminster.

Find out who won »

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If you would talk to someone who has ‘been there and done that’, try the online mentoring and coaching facility. It is free to use, open to anyone over 16 years old and users of the site are anonymous.

Find our more about the mentoring facility »
Becoming a mentor »