Be an apprentice

Be an apprentice. Made in Kent

If you have a career sector or path in mind and want to start earning and learning an apprenticeship could be for you. You'll do real jobs for real employers; training on the job, working towards an industry-standard qualification.

  • Start your career and start earning at 16 while you learn
  • Choose from more than 250 careers - from health and social care to management, construction and engineering to banking and media, leisure and tourism
  • Choose from 3 levels of qualification  - from GCSE and A-Level equivalent up to degree level
  • Get the same benefits and discounts as college or university students but avoid the costs of further education.

Read our guide to apprenticeships

Apply for apprenticeships

There are a couple of places you can search and apply for apprenticeships.

Apprenticeships with us

We're committed to helping prepare Kent's young people for the world of work. We can offer a wide range of apprenticeships to help you start your career. Apprenticeships with us last a minimum of a year. You'll receive:

  • training for all the qualifications within your apprenticeships (a practical qualification, a theoretical qualification about your industry and English or maths if necessary)
  • a mentor in your department
  • access to our training programmes
  • support with job search for when your apprenticeship is finished.

Search for an apprenticeship with us

GOV.UK

Search for apprenticeships in England. You can search by employer, job title, industry and location.

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