Apprenticeship programmes offer the opportunity to work whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification. Usually you spend most of your time working for an employer alongside regular time spent studying with a training provider, college or university.
Currently, there are 4 apprenticeship levels as shown here with their equivalent qualifications.
For more information on the range of apprenticeships available, check the websites below.
Parent Zone: Amazing Apprenticeships - clear resources to support parents when researching apprenticeships.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for Apprenticeships - created by Amazing Apprenticeships, this comprehensive guide offers support on finding apprenticeship vacancies and each aspect of the application process.
UCAS: Apprenticeships - information, podcasts, case studies across a range of sectors, including degree apprenticeships and employers offering this qualification route.
UCAS: Parent and Guardian Guide to Apprenticeships - a useful introduction to apprenticeships offering an overview of the different levels and the application process.
GOV.UK : Apprenticeships - the government website outlining details and support
GOV.UK: Find an apprenticeship - allows you to search for available programmes across the country
Apprenticeships Guide 2024: Success at School - an up-to-date guide covering all aspects of apprenticeship programmes, applications and examples of companies offering apprenticeships at different levels.
Rate my Apprenticeship: A Guide to Career Options - an extensive guide for both parents and young people highlighting all aspects of apprenticeships, including lists of the top apprenticeship employers and training providers.
Rate my Apprenticeship - an overview of the best apprenticeship programmes and employers as reviewed by those undertaking apprenticeships.
Target Apprenticeship - a detailed guide to support your apprenticeship journey, including vacancies and tip for creating effective applications.
Amazing Apprenticeships: Top Tips to find a Green Apprenticeship - examples of green apprenticeship roles and links to further information.
Alan Bullock Careers - a weekly blog offering crucial up-to-date information on Higher and Degree Apprenticeships across regions and career sectors.
Environmental Apprenticeships - information from the Society for the Environment on promoting this route into career roles, including degree apprenticeships.
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) - outlining their apprenticeship programmes within the Accountancy sector.
BAE Systems: details of a range of apprenticeship programmes across Engineering and Business subjects, at all qualification levels.
UCAS: Apprenticeships - clear and informative, with an emphasis on Higher and degree apprenticeships. Includes support on comparing apprenticeships to studying for a degree.
Target Careers: What is an Apprenticeship - a clear and concise outline explaining types of apprenticeships with links to further information.
Indeed : Apprenticeships - an example of one recruitment company advertising apprenticeship vacancies. Continually updated and allows for searches by location.