Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a great way for you to work and earn, whether you’re leaving school, want to retrain or learn new skills to grow your career.

As the largest college provider of apprenticeships in Greater Manchester, we work with more than 1,500 employers and 2,000 apprentices in a range of sectors, from health and social care to hospitality and catering, bricklaying to business and many more.

Apprenticeships work well for businesses and apprentices – they develop talent and drive organisations forward. Apprenticeships are recognised as a fantastic route to develop careers, without the burden of student loans or study debts.  

As an apprentice you’ll be employed, earn a salary and gain a qualification. They range from Levels 2 to 6, including higher or degree apprenticeships. They may last anywhere from 12 to 48 months, depending on the apprenticeship standard and the sector.

The government has placed apprenticeships at the heart of the skills system in the UK, making sure that as an apprentice you’ll develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need to thrive in your career.

For some apprenticeships, such as construction trades, you’ll attend college on a day-release or block basis. The entry requirements for apprenticeships vary, depending on the area you choose but good maths and English grades are essential.

Apprenticeships have many advantages, such as:

We offer more than 70 apprenticeships in the following sectors: