Applying to be an apprentice

In order to complete an Apprenticeship you need to find an employer to take you on and pay your wages. The selection process is just like any other job application process and you will be interviewed to establish if you are right for the vacancy.

If you enrol onto ignite you can get support with your Apprenticeship application through our 2 Day Apprenticeship Workshop and/or Apprenticeship preparation.

If you have a job you could complete Apprenticeship training at your current workplace; click here for details.

Our current vacancies

If you would like some help with your application for one of the above vacancies click here for details of what support we can offer.

To apply directly either:

• Email your CV and covering letter to  quoting “Apprenticeship job application” as the subject.
• Register your details on the Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service and apply online. Click here for a guide to applying for Apprenticeship vacancies.

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2 Day Apprenticeship Workshop

This covers:

• understanding Apprenticeships and what they can offer a young person;
• preparing a profile on the Apprenticeship vacancy matching service;
• applying for vacancies and how to follow up the application; and
• interview skills.

Who can access this?

You can access this workshop free of charge if you are:

• 16–24 years old; and
• living in Nottingham City, Derby or Derbyshire; and
• not in any form of work, education or training. *

How does someone enrol?

Call Care Training on 0115 9599 544 to book in or send us a message for a call back. We don’t have term times and the workshops take place every two weeks.

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Apprenticeship Preparation

The ignite programme can offer you support to get onto an Apprenticeship. This support lasts as long as it takes you to get into work, training or an Apprenticeship, and includes:

Support with the application process

Get support to look for vacancies and to successfully complete the online application process on the Apprenticeship vacancy matching service. We can also support you in applying for any other vacancies you’re interested in.

Interview techniques

Learn about interview techniques and get practice to grow your confidence.

Workshops to bulk up your CV

Complete workshops or taster sessions in your chosen sector to gain knowledge and soft skills. You can also put them on your CV.

Maths and English qualifications

If you didn’t get an A or A* in your GCSEs in Maths and English you will need to complete an initial assessment before enrolling onto any Apprenticeship. The ignite programme can help you prepare by completing Functional Skills in Maths and English.

Who can access this?

You can access this workshop free of charge if you are:

• 16–24 years old; and
• living in Nottingham City, Derby or Derbyshire; and
• not in any form of work, education or training. *

How does someone enrol?

To arrange a chat with an ignite adviser call Care Training on 0115 9599 544 or send us a message for a call back. We don’t have term times and appointments are every week.

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Completing an Apprenticeship at your current workplace

You could complete Apprenticeship training where you work now (you would need your employer’s permission). If you’re 18 years old or under you can get funding to cover all the course fees.

If you work over 30 hours a week in care, childcare, a school, administration, customer service or warehousing, Care Training can provide you with Apprenticeship training to suit your current job role. Click here to see our range of Apprenticeships.

We don’t have term times so you can start at any time of the year. Call 0115 9599 544 or send us a message for more information about enrolling.

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*You must also be a legal resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.