Become an apprentice
Find out how to become an apprentice, what apprenticeships are available, which employers offer them and information about starting your apprenticeship.
What you need to know
Career starter apprenticeships
A range of opportunities for those with limited work experience. Take a look at the type of apprenticeships available and what each role entails.
Learn more about Career starter apprenticeshipsReal stories
Find out how becoming an apprentice changes lives.
Learn more about Real storiesBrowse apprenticeships
Search to browse apprenticeships based on interest and location.
Browse apprenticeshipsBecoming an apprentice
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You're an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave.
Learn more about Becoming an apprenticeWhat are the benefits of an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are an exciting option - you get hands-on training and also the chance to put your skills into practice.
Learn more about What are the benefits of an apprenticeship?Browse by interest
Find out what type of apprenticeships you can expect in your chosen interest.
Learn more about Browse by interestApplying for an apprenticeship
There are hundreds of different apprenticeships to choose from. To apply for one, you’ll need to create an account on the find an apprenticeship service. You can also save any apprenticeships you like and then apply for them later.
Learn more about Applying for an apprenticeshipThe interview process
If your application is successful, the employer will invite you for an interview. If you’re upskilling with your current employer, you may not have one.
Learn more about The interview processStarting your apprenticeship
Before you start your apprenticeship, your employer will usually contact you and ask a series of questions. Find out what they might be.
Learn more about Starting your apprenticeshipAssessment and certification
During your apprenticeship, you’ll be assessed to make sure you’re achieving the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for your chosen apprenticeship.
Learn more about Assessment and certificationCreate an account to search and apply for apprenticeships
Create an account on 'find an apprenticeship' so you can search, save and apply for apprenticeships.
Learn more about Create an account to search and apply for apprenticeshipsAlternatives to apprenticeships
There are other career alternatives to apprenticeships which may be more suitable, such as T levels and traineeships.
Learn more about Alternatives to apprenticeshipsCreating a My apprenticeship account
When starting your apprenticeship you will be invited to create a My apprenticeship account.
Learn more about Creating a My apprenticeship accountYour existing knowledge can reduce training time
You could spend less time training, or even qualify earlier, if you already have relevant training, qualifications or experience.
Learn more about Your existing knowledge can reduce training timePrepare for your initial assessment
Before you start your training, your provider and employer will discuss your relevant experience, training and learning needs with you. Find out why, and how to prepare for this.
Learn more about Prepare for your initial assessmentGet free help and support
Call 0800 0150 400 or email nationalhelpdesk@apprenticeships.gov.uk