What are Apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships are government funded training schemes for people of any age who would like to achieve a qualification whilst working, learning on the job and building up knowledge and skills. An apprentice can be a new recruit or someone who already works for you. Employing an Apprentice can help to make your business even more competitive by:

• Improving your productivity
• Motivating your workforce
• Providing relevant training
• Avoiding skills shortages
• Reducing staff turnover
• Reducing recruitment costs

Apprenticeships lead to:

• National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs)
• Key Skills Qualifications
• Technical Certificates

What subjects are available?

Newcastle-under-Lyme College currently offers Apprenticeships (Level 2) and Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3) in:

• Accounting
• Brickwork
• Business Administration
• Children's Care, Learning & Development
• Customer Service
• Electrical Installation
• Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
• Hairdressing
• Health and Social Care (minimum age 18)
• Information Technology (IT)
• Painting and Decorating
• Retail Operations
• Wood Occupations

How do I get an apprentice?

The College currently has a number of apprentices who are seeking work placements in a wide range of industries including. We interview all our apprentices, so you can be confident that you are getting the very best candidates.

How do I find out more?

If you are an employer and would like to know more about apprenticeships book your FREE no obligation visit from one of our training advisors today by completing the form below.

If you are a young person interested in starting an apprenticeship programme, please complete the form below or come along to an open event to find out more.