Workplace can help you find an apprenticeship course which will give you the opportunity to earn while you train with experienced staff. You can also gain a recognised qualification.
Please register here for information on apprenticeship opportunities for Newham residents.
Apprenticeships for Newham residents
As an apprentice, you can earn while you learn, and gain recognised qualifications as you work.
Key facts about apprenticeships
Five key benefits for you:
How can I become an apprentice?
If you feel you are ready to consider becoming an apprentice, you can apply for vacancies online on the National Apprenticeships Service website. You can search, view and then apply for opportunities. Some employers and providers (colleges) will allow for applications to be sent directly to them.
In all cases, the vacancy will have entry requirements and a selection process that you will need to go through.
If you are not yet ready to start applying for an apprenticeship and just require information and guidance at this stage, you can get speak to a careers adviser either face to face or on the phone.
What do I do next?
Register your interest in apprenticeship information using this link.
16-19 years
If you are aged 16-19 years, you can contact the Newham Connexions Service for advice and support on career and job options. No matter what career you are interested in, start your search for the right job with Directgov.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople
20 years +
Next Step offers free service for adults seeking advice and support on career, job and learning opportunities. Information available includes creating a CV and job profiles.
www.nextstep.direct.gov.uk
or call the Careers Advice Service on 0800 100 900.
Useful links for apprenticeship opportunities
National Apprenticeship Service
This organisation is responsible for all apprenticeship programmes delivered across the UK. You can search for current opportunities or register your details for future vacancies.
BBC 2012 London apprenticeship scheme
The BBC 2012 London apprenticeship scheme has now been launched. Applications are now live for the next intake of the scheme which will see placements run from April 2012 until April 2013. The link below has lots of useful information about the scheme, the type of people that the BBC is trying to attract, and the key eligibility criteria.
www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes/london-2012-apprenticeship
UCAS Progress
UCAS Progress is the online prospectus for 14-19 year olds. You can search for course or training opportunities by postcode, subject or provider. You can also save your favourite courses so you can come back to them at any time.
UCAS Progress website www.ucasprogress.com
Engineering connections
If you are a young person seeking an exciting career in engineering then this website can offer engineering, technician and motor industry opportunities.
http://www.apprentices.co.uk/applicant/ap_search.cfm
Not going to university
If you’ve decided not to go to university, then this website will give you the advice, inspiration and tools to make an informed decision on other successful routes to your chosen career.
www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
London Apprenticeship company
This site aims to help you find a job offering salary and real prospects. Your job will be combined with hands-on training which leads to qualifications that are nationally recognised by employers. The organisation offers a complete service from the initial enquiry, completion and beyond.
www.londonapprenticeship.co.uk
BT apprenticeship scheme
BT recruits over 200 apprentices each year at advanced and higher levels. The recruitment process usually starts with online applications in December and January.
www.bt4me.co.uk
Transport for London
Transport for London (TfL) offers a range of apprenticeships in engineering, technical and customer services roles. As an employer, TfL offers competitive benefits, including free travel on tubes and buses.
www.tfl.gov.uk/apprentices
Motor vehicle apprenticeships
Skillnet targets people interested in apprenticeships in the motor industry and have opportunities in hundreds of garages, dealerships and body shops. They will work with you to identify the type of training you are looking for and then arrange for you to meet employers.
http://www.skillnet.org.uk
Creative industries training with DV8
DV8 offer training for young apprentices in creative industries. This is considered one of the fastest growing industries, providing many future employment opportunities in music, film, fashion and IT.
http://www.dv8training.com
BConstructive
BConstructive is the website of CITB-ConstructionSkills, the UK's leading training provider for Construction Apprenticeships. On this website you can find out about the different occupations in construction and the sort of people who work in them, including various apprenticeship opportunities.
www.bconstructive.co.uk
As an apprentice, you can earn while you learn, and gain recognised qualifications as you work.
- Key facts about apprenticeships
- Five key benefits for you
- How can I become an apprentice?
- What do I do next?
- Useful links for apprenticeship opportunities
Key facts about apprenticeships
- Anyone aged 16 and over can become an apprentice. Whether you have just left school, have been working for years or want to start a new career.
- As an apprentice, you will earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills.
- You will also receive training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.
- Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete, depending on the level of training and what industry you are working in. Some organisations will require candidates to complete a pre- apprenticeship programme.
- Pre-apprenticeship courses are available for those who are not yet ready to complete a full programme. This can run from up to six months or longer depending on your individual need and may not offer a qualification.
- Organisations of all sizes offer apprenticeships – from large multi-nationals to medium and small sized enterprises.
- The government has announced that over the next four years, 125,000 more apprenticeship places will be available with organisations across the UK.
Five key benefits for you:
- earn a salary as you train
- receive paid holidays
- receive on the job and college training
- gain national qualifications
- learn job-specific skills from people working in the industry.
How can I become an apprentice?
If you feel you are ready to consider becoming an apprentice, you can apply for vacancies online on the National Apprenticeships Service website. You can search, view and then apply for opportunities. Some employers and providers (colleges) will allow for applications to be sent directly to them.
In all cases, the vacancy will have entry requirements and a selection process that you will need to go through.
If you are not yet ready to start applying for an apprenticeship and just require information and guidance at this stage, you can get speak to a careers adviser either face to face or on the phone.
What do I do next?
Register your interest in apprenticeship information using this link.
16-19 years
If you are aged 16-19 years, you can contact the Newham Connexions Service for advice and support on career and job options. No matter what career you are interested in, start your search for the right job with Directgov.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople
20 years +
Next Step offers free service for adults seeking advice and support on career, job and learning opportunities. Information available includes creating a CV and job profiles.
www.nextstep.direct.gov.uk
or call the Careers Advice Service on 0800 100 900.
Useful links for apprenticeship opportunities
National Apprenticeship Service
This organisation is responsible for all apprenticeship programmes delivered across the UK. You can search for current opportunities or register your details for future vacancies.
BBC 2012 London apprenticeship scheme
The BBC 2012 London apprenticeship scheme has now been launched. Applications are now live for the next intake of the scheme which will see placements run from April 2012 until April 2013. The link below has lots of useful information about the scheme, the type of people that the BBC is trying to attract, and the key eligibility criteria.
www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes/london-2012-apprenticeship
UCAS Progress
UCAS Progress is the online prospectus for 14-19 year olds. You can search for course or training opportunities by postcode, subject or provider. You can also save your favourite courses so you can come back to them at any time.
UCAS Progress website www.ucasprogress.com
Engineering connections
If you are a young person seeking an exciting career in engineering then this website can offer engineering, technician and motor industry opportunities.
http://www.apprentices.co.uk/applicant/ap_search.cfm
Not going to university
If you’ve decided not to go to university, then this website will give you the advice, inspiration and tools to make an informed decision on other successful routes to your chosen career.
www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
London Apprenticeship company
This site aims to help you find a job offering salary and real prospects. Your job will be combined with hands-on training which leads to qualifications that are nationally recognised by employers. The organisation offers a complete service from the initial enquiry, completion and beyond.
www.londonapprenticeship.co.uk
BT apprenticeship scheme
BT recruits over 200 apprentices each year at advanced and higher levels. The recruitment process usually starts with online applications in December and January.
www.bt4me.co.uk
Transport for London
Transport for London (TfL) offers a range of apprenticeships in engineering, technical and customer services roles. As an employer, TfL offers competitive benefits, including free travel on tubes and buses.
www.tfl.gov.uk/apprentices
Motor vehicle apprenticeships
Skillnet targets people interested in apprenticeships in the motor industry and have opportunities in hundreds of garages, dealerships and body shops. They will work with you to identify the type of training you are looking for and then arrange for you to meet employers.
http://www.skillnet.org.uk
Creative industries training with DV8
DV8 offer training for young apprentices in creative industries. This is considered one of the fastest growing industries, providing many future employment opportunities in music, film, fashion and IT.
http://www.dv8training.com
BConstructive
BConstructive is the website of CITB-ConstructionSkills, the UK's leading training provider for Construction Apprenticeships. On this website you can find out about the different occupations in construction and the sort of people who work in them, including various apprenticeship opportunities.
www.bconstructive.co.uk
