Apprenticeships
What are they?
An apprenticeship is a paid job that also gives you time to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.
A traineeship 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’t yet have the appropriate skills or experience to cope with an apprenticeship.
This guide to apprenticeships is a useful starting point.
Apprenticeship levels explained:
Where to find Apprenticeship and Traineeship vacancies
The Government website 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.
Tees Valley Careers Hub
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.
Information about apprenticeship providers across the Tees Valley area can be found here and a list of local apprenticeship providers is below.
Darlington Borough Council Learning and Skills
Darlington Borough Council Learning and Skills provide information on current vacancies, diplomas and success stories.
Amazing Apprenticeships
Amazing Apprenticeships provide lots of resources and useful information for both students and parents.
You can sign up to receive emails from Amazing Apprenticeships, if you haven’t done so already.
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.
Sutton Trust Apprenticeships
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).
