Apprenticeships

Undertaking an Apprenticeship is a great way of learning a trade and gaining vocational experience. 

In 1997 Apprenticeships had dwindled as a route for people to gain new skills.  Skills are crucial to a strong economy.

Apprenticeships play a key role in building the national skills base, they are a fantastic way for young people to progress in the workplace and they make good business sense. 

Apprenticeships are open to all age groups above 16 years-old whether just leaving school, have been working for years or are seeking to start a new career.

Competition for places with employers can be fierce, so apprentices need to show that they are committed and aware of responsibilities to both themselves and the company who would employ them.  Apprentices need to be happy to work as both part of a team or individually and be able to use your own initiative.

Opportunities for Apprenticeships can be huge – how much of London’s 2012 Olympic event will be made possible by the work of Apprentices? 

Apprentices earn while they learn and learn in a way that is best suited to them – through hands-on experience on the job.

Careers don’t have to stop at the Advanced Apprenticeship.  Universities value skills and knowledge and will happily offer places on Foundation Degrees or other higher level qualifications.

Apprenticeships are designed with the help of the employers in the industry so they offer a structured programme that takes apprentices through skills required to do a job well.

With over 180 different types of Apprenticeships, there’s bound to be a place for an apprentice  for you or your organisation.  Carlisle College currently offer 16 apprenticeship schemes with Level 2 and Level 3 opportunities.  

Where can I get more information about Apprenticeships?

Call us on 01228 822 768

or for online information log onto: www.apprenticeships.org.uk