Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.
An apprentice is employed, earning a wage, and gaining job-specific skills while working alongside experienced staff. This means that an Apprenticeship route needs a learner to be ready for employment straightaway as they will be spending most of their time in the workplace.
Employers set their entry requirements for apprenticeship vacancies - typically this includes maths and English at GCSE grade 4.
Apprentices get time for training and study related to their role which is usually at least 20% of normal working hours.
You can find lots of useful general information about Apprenticeships, the levels available, and the different career pathways with an Apprenticeship:
You will need to create an account to apply for Apprenticeship vacancies.
National Apprenticeship Service
North East Jobs (Public sector jobs in the North East)
If you are interested in an apprenticeship, but do not yet have the qualifications, or feel ready for the workplace straightaway, please see the Work-Related Learning tab for an overview of study programmes.