Interested in an apprenticeship? Discover Youth Friendly Birmingham

Thinking about doing an apprenticeship? Discover how you can start to earn as you learn with apprenticeships in Youth Friendly Birmingham.

Now’s a great time to think about apprenticeships

The government has announced a range of incentives to help more companies create and employ more apprenticeships. Lots of colleges and training providers do a matching service so it’s well worth registering your interest with them.

How does it work?

As an apprentice you’ll combine earning and learning by working for an employer and studying for an industry-relevant qualification. Depending on your level of qualification, you’ll be doing your apprenticeship for at least twelve months.

Where to look for apprenticeships

If you are thinking of becoming an apprentice you can search for opportunities on the government’s Find An Apprenticeship website.

Who else can help?

The Building Birmingham Scholarship provides access to a wide range of education, employment and training opportunities for talented young people aged 16 to 24, who wish to pursue a career in the construction and built environment industries. This includes:

• Mentoring and coaching
• Work placements
• Internships
• Apprenticeships

Financial support to help towards tuition fees for those who wish to continue their studies at HE level at a local college or university on relevant courses

You can also access opportunities on the GET MY FIRST JOB website.

There’s a list of approved training providers too..

It’s also a good idea to talk to your local college or training providers in Birmingham so they can tell you more about the employers they work with.

You can also access employment with training opportunities from job sites, like these ones:

Still not sure if an apprenticeship is right for you?

Birmingham Careers Service is a free and friendly support service providing careers information, advice and guidance to young people aged 16 to 19 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). If a young person has a learning difficulty and/or disability then we can help them until they are 25. We are part of Birmingham City Council and we work alongside other local services.