Apprentices
Take the next step with an apprenticeship
Find out how to become an apprentice, the careers available and which employers are offering them.
Employers
Give someone a chance through an apprenticeship
We'll help towards the costs and provide support to get the right apprenticeship for you.
Mental Health Awareness Week
10th - 16th May 2021 is Mental Health Awareness Week. Find mental health resources for apprentices and employers, written in partnership with a leading mental health charity.
Mental Health resource for apprentices
If you're an apprentice and have questions or concerns about looking after your mental health and well being in work, take a look at the resource we have put together.
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Mental Health resource for employers
If you're an employer and you'd like to know more about how best to support the mental health and well being of your apprentices, take a look at the resource we have put together.
Find out moreWe are here to support you
We understand these are concerning times and you might be worried about the impact of COVID-19. Our absolute priority is to support you whether you're an apprentice, employer or learning provider. We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked COVID-19 questions to help you understand the impact of the pandemic on apprenticeships.
Apprentice Transition Plan
If you're an apprentice who has been made redundant or unemployed as a result of COVID-19 the Apprentice Transition Plan service can help.
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Can you Adopt an Apprentice?
Funding is available to employers to help cover the costs of taking on an apprentice who has been made redundant.
Find out moreFind an apprenticeship you will love
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MA Modern apprenticeship
Mechanical Maintenance
Score (Europe) Limited
- PETERHEAD
- Full time (35 Hours)
- £7,826 to £8,456 per year
MA Modern apprenticeship
Medical Receptionist
Calderlea Surgery
- GLASGOW
- Full time (37.5 Hours)
- £8,873 to £12,578 per year
GA Graduate apprenticeship
Systems Engineer
ITI Operations Limited
- ABERDEEN
- Full time (37 Hours)
- £17,000 to £20,000 per year
MA Modern apprenticeship
Mechanical Fitter
A&L Mechanical Installations Ltd
- KILMARNOCK
- Full time (40 Hours)
- £10,400 to £20,800 per year
Real apprentice stories
Get the experience only an apprenticeship can offer
"I would definitely recommend a Modern Apprenticeship because you're learning on the job. I'm a lot more confident in myself, and I have a lot more knowledge about mechanical engineering."
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Apprentices
Find the right apprenticeship for you
FA
Foundation Apprenticeship
Learn the skills you need for the future and gain a qualification that employers recognise.
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MA
Modern Apprenticeship
Earn while you learn and build the experience and skills employers want to see.
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GA
Graduate Apprenticeship
A paid job where you gain industry experience and training while working towards a degree.
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Employers
Strengthen your business with an apprentice
Apprenticeships play a key role in Scotland’s economic recovery. They can:
- Help you meet skills gaps
- Give young people a head start
- Help businesses adapt to changing needs
- Benefit your business, no matter the size or sector