
All About Apprenticeships
Most people know that an apprenticeship lets you train for a job by actually doing it. But what is an apprenticeship all about?
First off, did you know you get paid to do them, that there...

Why Should I Consider an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are a popular choice for young people taking their first steps into work and training.
Anyone over 16 can start an apprenticeship; there are around 17,000 vacancies online at any one time...

Unusual Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are all the rage these days - they're a great way to train in a skilled role while working a paid job. There's some pretty awesome stuff out there - as well as some rather peculiar...

What is a Traineeship?
Not sure what to do after your GCSEs? Want to go straight into a job or an apprenticeship but need more work experience or don’t feel ready to make the leap?
A traineeship could help build your...

Higher apprenticeships: Should I do one instead of university?
Higher apprenticeships allow you to train for a highly skilled job. Unlike university, you don't have to pay – in fact, you'll get paid a wage by your employer. You'll learn by doing the...

7 Things All Students and Teachers Should Know About Apprenticeships (Updated)
When we asked Year 12 and 13 students if they would consider doing an apprenticeship which also gave them the chance to study for a degree, half said yes.
Yet although higher and degree apprenticeships...

Five Exciting Apprenticeships That Launched in 2014
Want to know a secret? You don't have to go to university to bag yourself a fantastic job.
According to a recent study, a third of people aged 16-25 believe that apprenticeships are better for young...

Six Famous People Who Started Out As Apprentices
From fashion and food, to acting and sport, apprenticeships can be found in pretty much every career sector. Apprenticeships and other vocational qualifications give people the chance to learn and develop...

How to Find an Apprenticeship
One of the best ways of securing a job you know you'll love is to find an apprenticeship. But with so many out there, that's often easier said than done. On this page, we list five steps which can help...

The Most Common Myths About Apprenticeships
Following the new UK Government’s plans to increase the number of apprenticeships available to young people, it was announced earlier this week that a further 3 million apprenticeship schemes will...