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    Start your Apprenticeship with Carlisle College

    Start your new career and earn while you learn with an Apprenticeship at Carlisle College. Choose from more than 30 apprenticeship routes and earn a real wage and a real qualification. You will split your time between work and Carlisle College, combining hands on learning, and technical skills development and experience to gain all of the essentials you need to succeed in your career.

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    Apprenticeships are a great way to get yourself into the world of work whilst studying for a qualification. We currently work with more than  350 employers and over 700 apprentices in the  local area so you're bound to find the perfect apprenticeship to suit your interests.

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    Simon Bell

    Senior Training Advisor - Digital

    With over 30 years of IT industry experience, encompassing roles in Internal IT for a global property company, consulting for a Berkshire-based Managed Service Provider, and latterly serving as a Sales Engineer for North American software vendors, I bring extensive industry knowledge and expertise to my work. During my tenure in these roles, I have had the opportunity to train IT Technicians on various technologies. This has ultimately led me to Carlisle College and over the last year I have focused on guiding and preparing the next generation of IT professionals.

    Marshall Parkinson

    Marshall Parkinson

    Plastering Training Advisor

    Marshall joining Carlisle College as a student, initially studying Electrical Installation, before pursuing an Apprenticeship in Plastering at the age of 17. During his apprenticeship he was nominated to compete in the national SkillBuild competition, and was also nominated at the Carlisle College Apprenticeship Awards. After completing his apprenticeship, Marshall went on to join the Carlisle College apprenticeship team and is now a Training Advisor for Plastering.

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    Students Think?

    "I just wanted to say how amazing Simon has been over the past few months of the apprenticeship. Simon is a fantastic apprenticeship tutor and a real asset to your team. Further to this, his industry knowledge is outstanding and a real asset for any apprentice. I can not speak highly enough of him and have really enjoyed learning and working with Simon. I would also like to extend my thanks to the whole college. It was a great experience from start to end."

    Ben Perris, IT Technician - David Allen IT, Former Apprentice

    Student Profiles

    George Swift

    George Swift

    After successfully completing a full-time Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery at Carlisle College, George utilised the services of our apprenticeship team to secure a work trial at Thwaite Holme Kitchen & Bedrooms. He successfully gained employment in the Summer of 2023, and enrolled on a Level 3 Craft Joinery apprenticeship with the support of his employer. in 2024 George represented Carlisle College at the regional SkillBuild competition in Newcastle, gaining 1st place for the region and securing a place at the National Final for Joinery in Milton Keynes in November 2024. Only the week prior, George was the first apprentice nationally to attempt the newest version (1.2) of the Craft Joinery end point assessment under the awarding organisation NOCN, in which he achieved a pass in all elements at first attempt.

    Lisa Ellis

    Lisa Ellis

    Lisa joined us as a Motor Vehicle apprentice and has gone from strength to strength in her studies and career, winning the well-deserved award for Best Apprentice at the InCumbria Business Awards in 2024. Lisa has achieved 100% attendance, secured her Maths & English qualifications, and consistently achieved strong pass marks. Utilising what she had learned, she secured a work trial at Halfords, which lead to her being offered a position within their workshop as an apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician and enrolling on the Level 3 Motor Vehicle apprenticeship programme with Carlisle College. Lisa has not only been promoted to Assistant Workshop Manager, but also awarded Carlisle College Technical Services Apprentice of the Year and selected by our Principal as the 2024 Carlisle College Apprentice of the Year.

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    Josh Edgar

    I started at Carlisle College undergoing a Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship. I went on to complete my apprenticeship working at Carlisle Key, whilst attending college one day a week, gaining a Level 3 distinction and the Carlisle College Most Improved Apprentice Award. This distinction enabled me to progress my career as I have now moved to Galliford Try where I am currently undergoing a Trainee Quantity Surveyor Apprenticeship. I really enjoyed the blend of learning at college and on the job that an apprenticeship offers. I would definitely recommend apprenticeships to others as I believe they are the best way to get workplace experience and qualifications at the same time.

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