Apprenticeships and Employment
The option to pursue an apprenticeship is increasingly a real opportunity for Year 11 students to consider. Apprenticeships are paid work that includes at least a day a week of formal learning at college – earn while you learn.
Apprenticeship opportunities range and the learning within them is equivalent to educational levels as follows:
Intermediate
Level 2
Five GCSE Passes – Grades 9-4
Advanced
Level 3
Two A Levels
Higher
Level 4-6
Foundation Degree and Above
Degree
Level 6-7
Bachelors and Masters Degree
Local Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships - June 2022 - September 2022 Start
Our local ASK (Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge) team in Sheffield have made this useful video for Wickersley Partnership Trust students and parents outlining key information around searching for and securing an apprenticeship opportunity after both Y11 and Y13.
The Apprenticeship Guide
For a great guide to apprenticeships and vocational learning giving online access to loads of useful information about apprenticeships, general careers advice, direct links to employers and training providers that offer apprenticeships, see apprenticeshipguide.co.uk.
- Summary of every apprenticeship framework offered in England.
- Search by what you apprenticeship are interested in.
- Hall of Fame – industry leaders talk about why they rate apprenticeships so highly.
- Stories from successful apprentices give a better idea of what it’s really like to take an apprenticeship and why it’s worth doing.
- Higher Apprenticeships – a great alternative to university. Find out what the options are and where a Higher Apprenticeship could lead.
- Apprenticeship vacancies – live feeds from the National Apprenticeship Service.
Want some extra cash and responsibility?
Here are some ideas for finding a ‘Saturday job’ and why doing so will help your employment chances in the future:
Latest Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship of the Week – Equine Groom
Job titleApprentice in Horse Care – Equine Groom Level 2 Who would I work for?Various locations including: equestrian centres, stables, livery yards and farms. What
Apprenticeship of the Week – Apprentice Autocare Technician (Kwik-Fit)
Job TitleApprentice Autocare Technician Who would I work for?Kwik-Fit UK What does the role involve?You’ll learn to work with all kinds of makes and models
Useful Links & Guides
Apprenticeship Vacancies
Apprenticeship Search
If you are unsure of where to start when looking for an apprenticeship, here are some resources you can use to search for local opportunities.
GOV.UK Apprenticeship Search
Here you can search and apply for all levels of apprenticeships throughout England.
Get My First Job Apprenticeship Search
Are you interested in apprenticeships? This site will provide you with essential information about apprenticeships.
QA Apprenticeship Search
Looking for your perfect career? Want to learn more about apprenticeships? Find out all there is to know about the latest career trends.
Post-16 Apprenticeships
Students who are looking for an alternative to sixth form may consider looking at apprenticeships, the links below provide useful information on how to get started.
UCAS Apprenticeships
What are apprenticeships, what’s needed to get on one, how do you apply?
Apprenticeships (GOV.UK)
Apprenticeships can help you get your career going. Find out more about what an apprenticeship involves and get started today!
Go Construct
The Go Construct website showcases the many career opportunities available in construction and the built environment.
SY Police Cadets
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
As well as post-16 apprenticeships there are also higher and degree apprenticeships available. These are a useful way of learning hands-on alongside studying for a degree.
Sheffield Hallam University
We offer higher and degree apprenticeships you can study while working 30+ hours a week in a relevant job role.
AMRC (The University of Sheffield)
We have worked with industry, the University of Sheffield and the AMRC to develop a flexible portfolio of high-quality degree apprenticeships for you.
UCAS
Lincoln University
Start an exciting new career or develop your skills and experience with your current employer. Degree apprenticeships combine working with studying part-time at university.
Employment
For students looking to go into work it’s important to know that until the age of 18 you have to be in some kind of formal learning – hence if you would like to be working from age 16 years and above this would either be on a part-time basis whilst studying at college or sixth form or as part of an apprenticeship framework.
Indeed
Total Jobs
Reed
Fish 4 Jobs
Go Construct
Health Careers
Rotherham Council Jobs
West Lindsey District Council Jobs
In choosing to work for West Lindsey District Council you will join an organisation striving to provide employees with a positive employment experience.
Meadowhall Vacancies