Apprenticeships
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid; apprentices are employed by a company, with a contract of employment and benefits such as an annual holiday entitlement. By the end of an apprenticeship, apprentices have the right skills and knowledge needed for their chosen career - they have relevant qualifications together with first hand experience.
Apprenticeships take between one and six years to complete; they are funded from contributions made by the Government and employers, so there is no cost to the apprentice. Those choosing to do a degree apprenticeship, can earn a degree without incurring any debt or needing a student loan.
Apprenticeships are a really sought after and valuable option; they are available in every sector including agriculture and animal care, catering and hospitality, digital, engineering and manufacturing, hair and beauty, health and science, transport and logistics, legal, finance and accounting, and many more.
There are many sources of information regarding apprenticeships:
What is an apprenticeship? Find out more here
Apprenticeships are available at different levels. Learn more here
See a useful infographic here
Highly sought after apprenticeships locally include:
Airbus
BAE Systems
STS Defence
QinetiQ
All of the local apprenticeships we are aware of are listed on the Apprenticeship Vacancies page - we keep this as up to date as possible, along with closing dates and salaries. The most competitive and sought after apprenticeships have short application windows, often during the autumn and early spring - once these close, no further applications will be taken until the following year.
Unifrog has a really good section on Apprenticeships, the different careers available, how the different apprenticeships levels work, why an apprenticeship may be the best pathway for you, how you apply, and a list of current vacancies.
The Amazing Apprenticeship: Applying for an Apprenticeship booklet explores key information to include in your application forms, CV's, cover letters, assessments, interviews and much more.
Amazing Apprenticeships has information on the levels and benefits on an apprenticeship.
BAE Systems offer Intermediate, Advanced, Higher and Degree apprenticeships.
GetMyFirstJob will connect you with Employers and Colleges to get you on the right track.
HTP offer apprenticeships in Business, Hospitality and Medical.
Intequal is a specialist technical training provider delivering apprenticeships in software development, data, digital and technology.
Meet the Employer lets you explore the skills employers look for, learn about the application process and the help and support available.
Not Going to Uni showcases the alternatives to go to university and allows you to find career opportunities and browse employer profiles.
Peta specialists in corporate training for the most in demand professional skills and business improvement courses in Hampshire.
RateMyApprenticeship lets you browse reviews from current apprentices, find helpful tips, job opportunities and rates the top 100 Apprenticeship Employers.
The Black Apprentice Network is a community for aspiring apprentices.
The government apprenticeship site has a wide range of information, live vacancies searchable by area, and the ability to apply online.
The Sixth Former's Guide to Degree Apprenticeships is an A-Z guide to degree apprenticeship employers in the UK.
The Solent Apprenticeship Hub has a wide range of information and guidance to help find an apprenticeships in the Solent area.
Young Professionals connects young people to big brands to secure work experience or an apprenticeship with links to events and interview practice.
Apprenticeships open doors to exciting careers, equipping people with the skills they need to seize opportunity.
This video celebrates apprentices, and the employers and training providers who support them.
During this video you can hear the latest from the T Levels team about the subjects available and why T Levels are such a popular choice.
This video shares the experiences of current apprentices' working in the Solent region. Ella, a Marine Apprentice at William's Shipping and Aidan, an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor working at Mountjoy.
This video discovers the benefits of apprenticeships, answers some key questions around apprenticeships, covers what you can expect and the range of opportunities available.