What is a Pathway Apprenticeship?
A Pathway Apprenticeship helps young people who have recently left school, are unemployed and not receiving benefits to prepare for the world of work.
- It’s delivered by learning providers, such as colleges, in partnership with employers
- It provides knowledge, skills and experience through a series of practical activities, including industry projects and work placements
- The apprenticeship lasts up to 26 weeks (36 weeks for engineering) and can be extended up to 52 weeks for those who are care experienced or disabled
- It includes a £100 weekly allowance
- Following successful completion, those taking part will have gained a qualification and valuable insight and experience of the world of work
Pathway Apprenticeships give the chance to train and get qualifications in growth sectors with strong future employment prospects including:
- Business Skills at SCQF Level 6
- IT / Digital (software) at SCQF Level 6
- IT / Digital (hardware) at SCQF Level 6
- Engineering SCQF Level 5
- Social Services Children & Young People at SCQF Level 6
Benefits of a Pathway Apprenticeship
For those who have left school and are unemployed, here's why a Pathways Apprenticeship is a good option.
Accredited learning with an industry-recognised qualification up to SCQF Level 6, the same level of learning as a Higher
Virtual elements which can be completed online
Future-focussed to help those taking part move to a Modern or Graduate Apprenticeship by developing the skills and experience employers need
Gain real work experience through industry projects or work placements
Tailored support shaped around individual skills needs
Explore a career path in a growth industry with strong future career prospects
Develop skills and options for the next steps in a career or learner journey
Referrals are currently closed
Referrals onto a Pathway Apprenticeship are currently closed. In the meantime, explore the other types of apprenticeships that are available.