{"id":97,"date":"2022-02-02T16:11:06","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T16:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.risecarrcollege.org.uk\/risecarr\/?page_id=97"},"modified":"2025-07-07T11:25:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T10:25:48","slug":"apprenticeships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.risecarrcollege.org.uk\/risecarr\/your-options-after-you-leave-rise-carr-college\/apprenticeships\/","title":{"rendered":"Apprenticeships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are they?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An <strong>apprenticeship<\/strong> is a paid job that also gives you time to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>traineeship<\/strong> is a training programme which incorporates work experience, designed to prepare young people for their future careers. They are most suitable for young people aged 16 to 24 who don&#8217;t yet have the appropriate skills or experience to cope with an apprenticeship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teesvalleycareers.com\/students\/career-pathways\/apprenticeships\/\">guide to apprenticeships<\/a> is a useful starting point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apprenticeship levels explained:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.risecarrcollege.org.uk\/risecarr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Rapid-Read_Apprenticeship-Levels-Explained.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Rapid-Read_Apprenticeship-Levels-Explained.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-fdc23093-f8c3-449a-bd38-cdb04784d4b5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.risecarrcollege.org.uk\/risecarr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Rapid-Read_Apprenticeship-Levels-Explained.pdf\">Rapid-Read_Apprenticeship-Levels-Explained<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.risecarrcollege.org.uk\/risecarr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Rapid-Read_Apprenticeship-Levels-Explained.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-fdc23093-f8c3-449a-bd38-cdb04784d4b5\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.p_SqTOSc1OrW1h\">Where to find Apprenticeship and Traineeship vacancies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apprenticeships.gov.uk\/apprentice\/what-is-an-apprenticeship.\">Government website<\/a> where you can find out about the pros and cons of apprenticeships and top tips on how to be a successful applicant. You can search vacancies and create a personal profile which will notify you of vacancies that match your interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apprenticeships.gov.uk\/apprentices\/becoming-apprentice\">National Apprenticeship Service<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tees Valley Careers Hub<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched by the Tees Valley Mayor, the Tees Valley Careers Hub is committed to improving the lives of young people and is an excellent source of information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teesvalleycareers.com\/students\/career-pathways\/apprenticeships\">Tees Valley Careers Hub<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Information about <a href=\"http:\/\/tvlpn.co.uk\/apprenticeships\/\">apprenticeship providers across the Tees Valley area<\/a> can be found here and a list of local apprenticeship providers is below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Darlington Borough Council Learning and Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.darlington.gov.uk\/jobs-and-careers\/apprenticeships\/\">Darlington Borough Council Learning and Skills<\/a> provide information on current vacancies, diplomas and success stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Amazing Apprenticeships<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amazingapprenticeships.com\/\">Amazing Apprenticeships<\/a>&nbsp;provide lots of resources and useful information for both students and parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazingapprenticeships.com\/zones\/parent\/\">Parents and Carers Support Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can sign up to receive emails from&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/amazingapprenticeships.com\/\"><em>Amazing Apprenticeships<\/em><\/a><em>, if you haven\u2019t done so already<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazingapprenticeships.com\/newsletter\/\">Subscribe to Amazing Apprenticeships Newsletter<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sutton Trust Access Apprenticeship programme allows students to meet leading employers and like-minded peers, and learn more about how to access top apprenticeships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sutton Trust Apprenticeships <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over a year, they offer students the opportunity to learn more about three different apprenticeship sectors: Banking and Finance (London based), Engineering (Manchester based), and Law (London based).<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.suttontrust.com\/our-programmes\/apprenticeship-summer-school\/\">Sutton Trust Apprenticeships<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are they? 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