Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study. Apprenticeships are recognised as the leading standard for work-based training and there are lots of benefits for doing an apprenticeship or employing one.

We currently offer an Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching service, to help match the perfect candidate with the right opportunity. Our Apprenticeship Team can work with candidates and employers to ensure the Apprenticeship journey is a success for all. Apprenticeships are available for all age groups above 16 year-olds.

Looking to build the future with apprenticeships?

 

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Meet... Natasha Mathias

Natasha Mathias

I love the freedom I’ve been given in my office environment to work and develop. When I first started, I was given my own set of suppliers to manage and deal with. Since then, I’ve been able to confidently contact them and sort out payments, queries etc. I also enjoy how everything I learn in college reflects my role in the office, helping me to further develop my skills.

Accounting Apprentice
Donnington Valley Group Ltd

Meet... Ike Shackleton

Ike Shackleton

Working with other engineers from different businesses, different environments… it gives me a broader understanding of the challenges and the technologies that they’re working with. Read more...

Level 6 Product Design and Development Engineer (Degree Apprenticeship) – Westek Technology

Meet... St Garbriel

St Garbriel's Nursery

Newbury College is a great partnership to work with. They will communicate with you. They will be with you on that journey. They will update you how the apprentices are doing. Read more...

Katie Noonan – Nursery Manager

Meet... Cheyenne Puffett

Cheyenne Puffett

Doing the in-work part gives me new skills and experience that I can take back, write up, and share with people. It helps me reflect on what I’ve learnt. That expands my knowledge a bit more, so I can really focus on the learning and the experiences. Read more...

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship – St Gabriel’s Nursery

Meet... Ross Turnbull

Ross Turnbull

The apprenticeship programme aligns with our business goals in a range of ways. Firstly, it provides a really solid foundation into how businesses work and how they’re structured. This applies not only to us but can be transferable to a range of other businesses as well. Read more...

Director of Business Development – Swindon Silicon Systems

Meet... Freddy Anderton

Freddy Anderton

The apprenticeship prepares me for the future by making me more open-minded and helping me understand what other people do in their jobs, as people don’t realise how hard it really is. Read more...

Service & Maintenance Technician – PR Motors

Meet... Christine O’Bey

Christine O’Bey

It had the benefit of me learning on the job and improving the skills I already had, so it didn’t take me away from my role; it just enhanced what I was doing. Read more...

Sales and Marketing Administrator - Swindon Silicon Systems

Meet... Cassie Bailey

Cassie Bailey

I’ve heard really good things about Newbury College; really positive things. It just seemed like a lovely place to work. And it is a lovely place to work. Read more...

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship – Newbury College

Meet... Archie McDavitt

Archie McDavitt

You get years of experience on top of your degree and qualifications, and you get paid. Read more...

Mechanical Design Apprentice - Oxford Quantum Circuits

Meet... Westek Technology

Westek Technology

Formalised training can nurture individuals to think differently. It’s also bringing new ideas. We’re constantly innovating all of the time. It’s been a very positive experience… something that we want to continue. Read more...

Pete Brundell (Head of Technology) and Wendy Dorkin (Head of Human Resources)