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Apprenticeships

What will you do with your extra £100,000?

Did you know that Apprentices earn over £100,000 more throughout their lifetime, on average, than other employees.*

If you want to develop a successful career that’s both challenging and rewarding an Apprenticeship may be the choice for you.

Search for current Apprenticeship vacancies now.

What is an Apprenticeship?

A combination of on-and off-the-job training so you learn real-life skills whilst working and attending College to gain qualifications. PLUS you get paid from day one.

The benefits

Photo: An apprentice works in one of the College's training kitchens. Gain hands-on experience on the job plus key benefits of:

Earning a salary
Learning job-specific skills
Receiving training
Gaining qualifications
Getting paid holidays

Earn while you learn

Apprentices do real jobs for real employers, you will start earning from day one. The average weekly wage for an apprentice is around £170, as your skills develop, your pay will increase accordingly.

Research has shown that apprentices earn, on average, over £100,000 more throughout their lifetime than other employees.

Training

Apprenticeships offer a structured programme to learn skills to do your job well. Targets and checks make sure you make progress and that your employer is supporting you.

Most of your training takes place on the job, plus the study will help your future career.

Prospects

Photo: An apprentice works on a car motor. Apprenticeships can be demanding but they are very rewarding. Because Apprenticeships train you in the skills employers want, they give you choices in your career.

Your career doesn’t have to stop at Intermediate, Advanced or Higher Level Apprenticeship, you can go to University, many Higher Education Institutions offer Foundation Degrees or other qualifications.

What qualifications will I get?

On successful completion of your Apprenticeship:

A National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)
Key Skills qualifications such as communication, number skills, team working, ICT and problem-solving
A technical certificate (BTEC National Diploma or City & Guilds Progression Award)

Find out more

We offer expert advice, make sure you are suitable and ready, explore areas that suit you, help with CVs and interview techniques, offer first steps to work sessions and much more.

Call 0117 321 5250
Email apprentice@cityofbristol.ac.uk
Or apply online

* Source: www.apprenticeships.org.uk