Become an apprentice

First steps to becoming an apprentice

Is an apprenticeship right for you?

What to expect from an apprenticeship and what else you can do if an apprenticeship is not right for you.

Browse by interest

There are hundreds of different apprenticeships - browse by the type of work you’re interested in and see real experiences.

Getting an apprenticeship

How to find and apply for an apprenticeship, including creating an apprenticeship account, and interview tips.

Apprentice pay and future salary

What you'll be paid as an apprentice and what you could earn in the future.

Get £3,000 if you've been in care

If you are or have been in care, you can get up to £3,000 towards your apprenticeship.

Apprentices

Find an apprenticeship

Use our Find an apprenticeship website to search and apply for apprenticeships.

What to expect during your apprenticeship

Preparing for your apprenticeship

What to expect before and during your apprenticeship.

Off-the-job (OTJ) training

Understand what OTJ training is, when it takes place and how you’ll do it, and what to do if you need help.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

What knowledge, skills and behaviours are, how they apply to your work, and how to provide evidence for them.

Apprenticeship assessments

All apprenticeships are assessed. Understand assessments, and find out how to prepare and succeed.

Support to achieve your apprenticeship

Get support with your apprenticeship

Help with finances, mental health, work or training issues, or if you have a learning difficulty or disability.

Apprenticeship rights and responsibilities

Your rights, and the responsibilities of you, your employer and provider.

Connect and network with other apprentices

Meet other apprentices near you or those doing your apprenticeship, and support each other.

Download Your Apprenticeship app

Our app helps you learn, pass your assessments, and succeed in your career.