What is an Apprenticeship?
If you don’t think university is the right path for you, then an apprenticeship might be just what you are looking for. In essence, an apprenticeship is a job. You’ll spend 80% of the working week at your place of employment, and 20% at your place of study. You’ll earn a salary, and your course fees will be covered by your employer and the government. You just need to be willing to manage your time between work and study. There are many different apprenticeships you can apply for depending on your existing qualifications across a broad range of different industries.
There are different types of apprenticeship depending on which level of study you are doing: Intermediate, advanced, higher and degree apprenticeships. Start at a level to suit you, with support if you have special needs or a disability.
Want to find out more about apprenticeships?
The neaco Higher and Degree Apprenticeship brochure to has a wealth of information about key features of apprenticeships, entry requirements, how to apply for an apprenticeship and more.
neaco Higher and Degree Apprenticeship brochure
You can also visit out Apprenticeships resource section to access our apprenticeship podcasts, worksheets, case-studies and more.
Apprenticeships resource sectionRead about a Day in the life of an Apprentice
Read our two case studies to find out what being an apprentice is like from two apprentices Poppy and Maddy.
Mythbusting
In this video student ambassadors and careers advisors Sanna and Amy from Uniconnect partnership HOP (Humber Outreach Programme) talk you though the common myths that surround apprenticeships. Busting Myths such as:-
Ready to apply?
Head to our Apprenticeship resource section for loads of tips on how to write an effective CV and Cover letter and how to prepare for an interview.
Podcasts
This collection of podcasts is a series of discussions between Take Your Place staff and a range of students, professionals and others about various aspects of Higher and Degree Apprenticeships.
Find an apprenticeship
Search and apply for an apprenticeship on GOV.UK
Like any job listings, apprenticeship vacancies are listed on multiple sites. Employers will list apprenticeship vacancies on their own websites too. Also check out these to ensure you are conducting a broad search. It is highly recommended that you sign up for vacancy alerts if the website allows you to do so.
Apprenticeship Explorer
There are so many apprenticeship opportunities out there that it can be a bit overwhelming.
But thanks to SACU’s apprenticeship explorer dashboard, you can explore with just a few clicks! What apprenticeships can you do at certain levels? How long do the courses last? How much might you get paid? Have a play!