Apprenticeship Vacancies

To start an apprenticeship, you need to find employment. Many employers are seeking apprentices and all vacancies can be found on the National Apprenticeship Service website.

Our Employer Engagement team works with a large number of local and regional employers and can support you in finding and securing an apprenticeship. To do this you can join our apprenticeship talent pool.

You’ll need:

To be committed to becoming an apprentice.
A current up-to-date CV that you review regularly and inform us of any updates.
Evidence of employability skills.
Able to get a good quality reference from your school, college or previous employer – remember attendance, good participation and engagement count for your future.
Complete a pre-entry interview with our team.
Provide up-to-date contact details and be responsive to any contact we make with you – we may be letting you know about your ideal job opportunity.

In exchange for your commitment, we’ll support you to find an apprenticeship and our Employer Engagement Team will do their best to find employers in the industries that you want to work in.

Firstly, you’ll need to have a chat with the team and send them your CV. They can be contacted on 01942 761851 employerengagement@wigan-leigh.ac.uk

An apprenticeship means you will work with an employer, earn a wage and learn on the job whilst gaining qualifications. Apprenticeships are becoming more demanding with employers wanting to recruit talented and skilled individuals within their workplace.

Apprentice Business Administrator

We have a small but very busy office dealing with both customers and suppliers, on the phone and in person. The position offered is initially to train in all areas of Sales & Purchase ledger, plus processing employee’s weekly timesheets. As we are a small team, there is a variety of work covered.

Closing Date: 21 November 2025

Employer: HAMILTON(FABRICATIONS)LTD

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Adult care worker apprenticeship

As a Support Worker at THRIVE CIC you will be a key member of our team, providing high standards of person-centred support and care to adults with a learning difficulty aged 16 plus. Through a creative and caring approach, you will build good relationships with the people who use the service.

Closing Date: 27 November 2025

Employer: THRIVE (HINDLEY) CIC

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Business Administration Apprentice

Carrying out general administrative support duties such as photocopying, filing, faxing, scanning, etc. Ensuring that the post system both incoming and outgoing runs effectively, including hand delivering urgent items locally. Meeting and greeting clients and ensuring that they are dealt with efficiently and professionally.

Closing Date: 29 November 2025

Employer: STEPHENSONS SOLICITORS LLP

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