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.

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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

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Julius Baguisi

The best thing about my apprenticeship is being given a project to manage and having an employer that is open to questions and helping me. More...

Degree Apprenticeship in Chartered Manager
OpenText (Micro Focus)

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Franny Hornblow

The apprenticeship programme aligns with our business goals extremely well. We’re very proud of our apprenticeship programme here; we’ve had it running for many years, and we like homegrown talent coming through. Read more...

Finance Director - PR Motors

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Rebecca Downie

I like having the chance to do my own research as well as having a hands-on approach. More...

Early Years Apprentice
Dingley's Promise

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Josie Badman

I enjoy the social aspects of my apprenticeship, for example, holding meetings and helping the agents on cases. The units have been relevant to my job role, which helps me to ensure that I have the knowledge to bring to my workplace.

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
Harvey's Insolvency & Turnaround Ltd

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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

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Xtrac

It is very important for an employer to work closely with a provider. We have a very good working relationship with Newbury College and UCN. More...

Warren Page
Apprentice Manager

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Faye Cooke

It's nice to be in a working environment, with a good team around, learning new skills, as well as now being able to promote apprenticeships to others. More...

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
Xtrac

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