Apprenticeships
Wigan & Leigh College is the largest College provider of apprenticeships in Greater Manchester. We offer over 50 different apprenticeship pathways to suit your ability. We work with over 1,500 employers in the local area and have a range of tutors that support the apprentices throughout their journey.
An Apprenticeship is a full time job that includes gaining recognised qualifications and essential skills whilst earning a wage.
An Apprenticeship provides you with the skills, confidence, qualifications and knowledge to establish a career within your chosen industry.
Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete depending on the level of apprenticeship, the apprentices’ ability and the industry sector.
Daniel is currently an apprentice for a local company called Parkins Design and Built Ltd.
“I’m really enjoying my apprenticeship and I am currently studying AAT. I attend College once a week and work four days a week...
Braden enjoyed studying full time at the College and has successfully completed his Level 3 Extended Diploma Electrical & Electronic Engineering achieving Distinction* | Distinction* | Distinction*.
Hollie is doing her Level 4 ITC apprenticeship at Ulitigroup in Chorley. She is in a varied role working on software installation and service desk support providing help to staff and customers.
Tony Middlehurst, who previously attended a local college, was recruited as an Apprentice at the Leigh based business Westco.