Apprentices are employed, earn a wage and get holiday pay. They learn on the job and are trained to achieve a qualification or certificate. The apprenticeships available and how they work, will vary depending on where you live.
Below is a list of useful websites and resources to help you find out more about becoming an apprentice. Apprenticeships work differently in the four UK countries and our website should automatically detect where you are to show you the most relevant information, please click ‘allow’ when your location is requested.
Each of the Governments in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales has information on how to get started with an apprenticeship. Their websites are listed below, and these will tell you what occupations are available, what the training programmes will cover and have ‘apprentice matching services’ to help you find an opportunity.
Training providers may also be able to help by telling you about what apprenticeships are available and even matching you with an employer. If you want to see the options available in land based industries, then our apprenticeship search tool will help.
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This publication provides policy context and some best-practice examples around off-the-job training. This guidance is for: Employers that wish to understand the off-the-job training requirements involved in an apprenticeship. Providers…
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Article explaining how to set up and check your Apprenticeship Levy Account
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New apprenticeship standards developed by employers. These are replacing ‘frameworks’ in England.
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Want to become an apprentice or employ an apprentice? This website gives all the information you need. There is also useful resources for training providers
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Are you an employer who wants to take on an apprentice or improve the skills of your employees to help your business work better? Apprenticeships could be for you.
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Search and apply for an apprenticeship in England. You can use keywords (can include job title, employer or reference number) and location to search, and filter results by level, or browse…
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Information on the benefits of apprenticeships and how to get started for potential apprentices, their parents, teachers and employers.
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As part of their continued support for the sector, City & Guilds are running a series of national quality improvement events aimed at all vocational sectors delivering new apprenticeship standards…
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Information on the benefits of apprenticeships and how to get started for potential apprentices and employers.
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Introduction to apprenticeships in Wales with links to the apprentice matching service and a other information sources.
As a parent you want your child to get the best possible start in their career. There are many options available to young people after they leave school, and this…
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Apprenticeships are available across the UK, but there are differences in components and structure between apprenticeships in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. All apprenticeships are currently developed and funded…
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Useful information when looking to employ an apprentice including details on apprenticeships available.
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Index of Government guides for employers and apprentices. You can subscribe to email alerts when this content changes and so keep up-to-date with all the latest developments.
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Apprenticeships in England are in the process of undergoing a dramatic transformation. As a result of Government reforms, a new style of apprenticeships has been designed to meet the changing…
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Find apprenticeship training in England. This will search all available apprenticeships in England by key words and then list providers that offer them.
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A number of training suppliers across Northern Ireland are contracted to work with apprentices to help them qualify in their chosen profession. Apprentice and employer must speak to one of…
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If you are 16+ and want to work for an employer, get on-the-job training and earn a wage at the same time, then an apprenticeship could be for you. City…
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Guide to employing an apprentice in Wales for businesses considering taking one on.
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Employing apprentices can bring a range of tangible benefits to your business. Through funded, work-based learning, both new and existing employees can learn the skills and knowledge to work with…
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Apprenticeship Frameworks Online is the repository for apprenticeship frameworks that meet the national standards for England and Wales. You can use the frameworks library to search for an apprenticeship frameworks.…
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Sector Skills Council provider support information including registration forms, how to request certificates etc.
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Find a Modern Apprenticeship Framework that would work for your business. You can also view all the frameworks alphabetically. Most land based frameworks are developed by Lantra, with a few…
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Read the Government’s advice on employing an apprentice in England.
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Information on trailblazer apprenticeships.
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An apprenticeship in Northern Ireland can give you the training and qualifications you need to help you get ahead in your chosen career. Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeships and…
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Find out more about land based apprenticeships based on the standards currently available by clicking the relevant logo below: