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Everything you need to know about…Apprenticeships

Engineering student in workshop, Central Bedfordshire College (CBC).

The quick guide to Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships at a glance:

  • 90% of apprentices stay in employment upon completion
  • 86% of apprentices agreed their chances of progression had increased
  • 80% of employers said apprentices developed relevant skills

What are Apprenticeships?
An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experience. Alongside on-the-job training, you’ll spend at least 20% of your working hours completing classroom-based learning with a college, university or training provider, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.

Bedford College Group Apprenticeship Students

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Why an apprenticeship?

  • Get the best of both worlds by earning as you learn
  • Choose from a wide range of practical trades and jobs
  • Work with top employers
  • Gain industry-recognised qualifications
  • Get valuable job experience and develop your skills on a day-to-day basis.

Who are they for?
Anyone! But especially if  this applies to you :

  • want to upskill in a current job or want a career-change
  • enjoy both hands-on and classroom-based learning
  • want to work and study at the same time
  • are ready to start work with an employer, and be based in the workplace most of the time
Apprentice in workshop,

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Why The Bedford College Group?
As an apprentice you will gain the knowledge, and skills needed for a specific job role. The Bedford College Group are the largest apprenticeship provider in the South East Midlands, which means whatever career path you’re interested in we’ll have an apprenticeship to suit you.

How does an apprenticeship work?
During an apprenticeship, you’ll spend 80% of the working week at your place of employment. For the rest of the time, you’ll study the theory behind what you’re doing at work. This is usually one day a week and can be agreed with your employer.

Did you know there are different Apprenticeship levels ?

These are :

  • Intermediate (Level 2)
  • Advanced (Level 3)
  • Higher ( Level 4)
  • Degree (Level 6/7).
What does The Bedford College Group offer?

We offer apprenticeships in the following subject areas – 
Business & Management | Care and Health & Social Care | Computing | Construction | Engineering | Electrical Installation |  Hairdressing and Beauty  | Horticulture | Motor Sport | Plumbing & Gas | Teaching Education & Social Studies

What do I do next?
Search up an apprenticeship and apply!

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