Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship is a real job, with hands-on work based experience, a salary and the chance to train while you work. You're treated just like all the other employees, with a contract of employment and holiday leave.

Apprenticeships opportunities are open to all ages and are also suitable for existing employees wishing to gain new skills.  If you're 16 or over, you can become an apprentice as long as you spend at least 50% of your working hours in England for the duration of the apprenticeship and you are not in full-time education.

When you're an apprentice:

• you get paid and train at the same time, with at least 20% of your time spent in off the job training, often with a training provider

• you train to be fully competent in your chosen occupation

• you get valuable hands-on experience working whilst you learn, which helps you progress in your working life

• your training is funded by contributions from the government and your employer and you receive a regular salary

Apprenticeships can take between one and six years to complete, depending on which apprenticeship, what level it's at and your previous experience.  There are hundreds of different apprenticeships to choose from and are available within companies large and small, in a wide range of industries and organisations.  They have been designed by employers to make sure you're 'job ready' for the role you have trained for.

Whether you're at the start of your career, want to change career direction, or if you're returning to work after a break – an apprenticeship could be just right for you!

Read the National Apprenticeship Service's 'Guide to Apprenticeships' to find out more, or visit www.apprenticeships.gov.uk.

If you are a parent or carer, read the Parent's Guide to Apprenticeships. 

Interested in an Apprenticeship?

Are you looking to earn while you learn?  We work with a number of local employers and offer a range of apprenticeships in a variety of industries and services.  

Visit our Vacancies page to see what apprenticeships are available now.

Looking to employ an Apprentice?

Are you looking to expand your work force or have a vacancy that needs filling, then why not hire an apprentice?  As the largest provider of apprentices in Luton we can give you everything you'll need.  

Our programmes are designed to fit around you, provide high quality training, tailored to meet the needs of your business and we support the apprentice for their whole programme. 

Visit our Employers page to find out more. 

Apprenticeship Standards

Apprenticeship standards show what an apprentice will be doing and the skills required of them, by job role.

Visit our Apprenticeship Standards page to read more about the apprenticeships that we currently offer.