Apprenticeships and Traineeships Post-16
Getting started with apprenticeships
If you are interested in an apprenticeship and would like to find out more information, click on the links below to learn more. Once you’ve explored a little, why not book a careers appointment to discuss your ideas?
- Become an Apprentice
- How to apply: Guidance notes
- How to apply: Video guide
- Apply for apprenticeship vacancies
- Through the National Apprenticeship Website.
- Register with one of the local apprenticeship training providers.
- Find an apprenticeship directly with an employer.
You can can also call The Apprenticeship Hotline if you wish to speak to an impartial advisor:
Apprenticeship helpline – 0800 015 0400 – 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week.
How to find an apprenticeship
- You can find an apprenticeship by yourself using the National Apprenticeship Website;
- You can ask employers directly;
- You can look at local FE College vacancies.
If you would like support finding an apprenticeship, then you can apply to a training provider who will act like a recrutiment agency, working together with you to find an apprenticeship. You can apply for a training provider in much the same way as you would apply to college, using UCASPROGRESS. Alternatively, you can go directly through the training providers to register with them. Details about all the regional training providers can be found here
Useful resources for apprenticeships
Useful website for apprenticeships
Traineeships Post-16
Getting started with a Traineeship
Traineeships are an opportunity for you to gain work experience, job skills and improve your English and maths, if needed. The programme can last up to a maximum of six months with the content tailored to your individual career needs. A Traineeship will help you to boost your careers prospects with an apprenticeship or other employment in the future.
They will help with:
- The opportunity to build your CV with valuable work experience;
- Work preparation training;
- Maths and English support;
At the end of your work experience you’ll get an interview with the company if a role is available or an exit interview, together with meaningful written feedback, to help you secure an apprenticeship or other employment. Employers are not required to pay you for taking part in a traineeship but may support you with expenses such as transport and meals. Training costs will be met by government funding.
How to find a Traineeship?
Now that you’ve determined a traineeship could be the right route for you, there are two options available:
- Traineeship opportunities are advertised regularly on Find a Traineeship on Gov.uk.
- You can apply to you local college or training provider through UCAS Progress