Be an Apprentice

What daily life looks like as an apprentice and how to succeed. Articles address workplace adjustment, training expectations, support services, and personal development during your apprenticeship.

Advice and Support During Your Apprenticeship

Get practical help and support throughout your apprenticeship, from on-site mentors to study tutors who can guide you.

Coping with the World of Work

Practical tips for handling the adjustment to your first full-time job and managing work-based training as an apprentice.

Develop Your 'Soft Skills' as an Apprentice

Build communication, teamwork and time management skills while working as an apprentice to advance your career.

Famous Apprentices

Historical apprenticeships shaped careers of famous people like Jamie Oliver and Ruth Badger, proving on-the-job training works.

Hotel Management Apprentice: A Typical Day

See what a typical day looks like for a 17-year-old hotel management apprentice, from early starts to reception duties.

How You Will Be Assessed

Apprenticeships let you work at your own pace with no fixed timeline, working toward an NVQ through job experience and college study.

Is an Apprenticeship for You?

Consider whether an apprenticeship fits your skills, goals and lifestyle before committing to this path.

Joining a Trade Union

Trade unions protect you from unfair treatment at work and help negotiate better pay and conditions across all industries.

Life as an Apprentice

Learn what to expect as an apprentice, from balancing work training with classroom study to managing your time and responsibilities.

Making the Most of Your Apprenticeship

Get the most from your apprenticeship by taking charge of reviews, using college resources, and learning directly from experienced professionals.

Missing Out on the College Experience

Apprenticeships offer real work experience, but do you miss out on personal growth and independence that college provides.

On-the-Job Training

Get insight into what makes effective on-the-job training in apprenticeships and what to expect from employers.

Quiz: Is an Apprenticeship for You?

Take this quick quiz to see if an apprenticeship could be the right path for your career and learning style.

Top Tips When Applying for an Apprenticeship

Simple steps to make your apprenticeship application stand out and boost your chances of getting hired.