To become an apprentice you need to be employed in a relevant job role and be given the opportunity to learn new skills which relate to your job and industry. Your employer will also need to support you with your apprenticeship training for the duration of the apprenticeship course (which can vary from 12 months to four years depending on the course).

There are several ways you can find an Apprenticeship...

If you already have an employer

If you already have an employer for your apprenticeship and you would like to find out more about the next steps, you will need
to contact our Apprenticeships team. We will need the contact details of your employer who will be employing you while on the apprenticeship. You can get in touch with us on 01603 773365 or email apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk

If you don't yet have an employer

You first need to find the ideal apprenticeship for you by searching the latest apprenticeship vacancies on our website.
Once you’ve found the apprenticeship you like, you need to apply directly to the employer. Details on how to do this will be included on the apprenticeship vacancy listing.

If you don't have an employer or can't find a vacancy that suits you

Speak with local employers to see if they would consider taking you on for an apprenticeship – this could be your previous or current employer, a family business, or a local company you’re keen to work for. Take your CV/cover letter and ask the company if they offer apprenticeships.

Apply on the National Apprenticeship website and you can search for positions locally or across the country. You will need to set up an account and submit an application to apply for an Apprenticeship position. Go to: www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk

If you are offered a position or the employer would like to know more about apprenticeships contact us on 01603 773365 and we can help. We also offer free apprenticeship advice appointments which will last around 20 minutes. You are welcome to book yourself an appointment.

Applying for an Apprenticeship vacancy

Once you’ve found an apprenticeship role you would like to apply for, you will need to create an account. Make sure you include up-to-date contact
details as the college and the employer will use these details to contact you if you’re selected for an interview. When completing your application, make sure you complete each section fully and include any work experience and hobbies which are relevant to the apprentice job role.

As you are applying for a job, it can be quite competitive, so you will need to take the time to explain why you are the best candidate for the role and why you are interested in training as an apprentice with that particular company. 

Once you’ve submitted your application for an apprenticeship vacancy on the ‘Find an Apprenticeship’ website, it will be reviewed. The employer will contact any applicants they would like to interview to arrange a date and time. It can take a few weeks to review all of the applications and shortlist candidates for interview so don’t worry if you don’t hear anything for a couple of weeks. If you haven’t heard anything or want an update on your application, you can contact the training provider and they can update you.