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Become an apprentice
Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.
Career skills and training
Search for courses and training online and get advice on qualifications and funding
Courses and qualifications for 14 to 19 year olds
Find out what courses and qualifications are available at schools, colleges and sixth forms in your area.
Employing an apprentice
Contents - Overview - Get funding - Pay and conditions for apprentices - Make an apprenticeship agreement
Employment rights and pay for interns
An intern’s rights depend on their employment status. If an intern is classed as a worker, then they’re normally due the National Minimum Wage.
Find a regulated qualification
Search the Register of Regulated Qualifications to find out: - if a qualification is regulated (officially recognised) - what level it is on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
Find a traineeship
A traineeship is a course with work experience that gets you ready for work or an apprenticeship. It can last up to 6 months.
Find an apprenticeship
Find an apprenticeship in England.
Further education courses and funding
Contents - Overview - Find a course - If you're 16 or 17 - Financial help
Get a replacement exam certificate
Contact an exam board to get a replacement exam certificate or certified statement of results.
Get funding for college accommodation
You may be able to get help with the cost of term-time accommodation if you’re studying a further education course that’s far from your home.
Grants and bursaries for adult learners
Adult learners can apply for grants and bursaries to help pay for courses and training. Usually, you don’t have to pay this money back.
Improve your English, maths and IT skills
You need basic reading, writing and maths skills to apply for most jobs or to study further, eg for National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs).
Offer a trainee work experience
You can offer a trainee work experience in your business as part of their traineeship.
Professional and Career Development Loans
Contents - Overview - Eligibility - How to apply - Repayments and interest - Further advice
What qualification levels mean
Most qualifications have a difficulty level. The higher the level, the more difficult the qualification is.