Apprenticeships offer practical on-the-job experience, essential learning tools and qualifications. Relevant opportunities from local businesses and organisations will be shared here.
Notices & Key Dates
Sign Up for an Apprenticeship Advisor – Advisers are currently only available for year 13 students in Lancashire and the North East. Your apprenticeship adviser will be from your area. They’ll know local companies that take on apprentices. Sign up Here
National Apprenticeship Week: Monday 10th – Sunday 16th of February 2025 – The week-long event brings together apprentices, employers, training providers, teachers, careers advisers, parents, and carers to be inspired by the opportunities that apprenticeships create.
Upcoming Opportunities
Digital & Technology Solutions
Insight Event
Yr 13
Accenture Digital Work Insight Programme – Tuesday 29th October – Thursday 31st October
The Insight Programme provides an introduction to the Accenture Apprenticeship programme and is targeted at passionate students looking to join an apprenticeship at Accenture in 2025. The aim of the programme is to provide the students with the skills they need to become the future of Accenture.
The deadline to register for this insight event is Monday 7th October.
Software Engineering
Insight programme
Yr 13
Accenture, Digital Works – Tuesday 29th October – Thursday 31st October
The Insight Programme provides an introduction to the Accenture Apprenticeship programme and is targeted at passionate students looking to join an apprenticeship at Accenture in 2025. The aim of the programme is to provide the students with the skills they need to become the future of Accenture. Insight Day Applications Close Monday 7th October
The Apprenticeship includes:
- 5 year degree apprenticeship programme gaining a Bsc in Digital and Technology Solutions – Software Engineering.
- Earning a competitive salary while studying for your degree.
Life as a Lawyer
Insight Day
Year 12
Trainee Solicitor – Eversheds Sutherland – Tuesday 12th November
The day will include a number of workshops and exercises that provide an insight into the role of a lawyer, the work involved in our different practice groups and what it is like to work at Eversheds Sutherland, along with a talk from a local Barrister and time for students to ask any questions.
Any students interested in this event please contact sixthform@qehs.net before Monday 21st October.
Accounting/Auditing
Degree Apprenticeship
Yr 12 & 13
Accounting/Auditing – Application Closing Date Sep 2025
As external auditors, we help companies publish true and fair financial accounts others can rely on – so we can build a better working world.
Nationwide Opportunity, 4 Years, leading to qualification with The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Closing Date for Application: 13th September 2025
Accountancy
Degree Apprenticeship
Yr 12 & 13
Entity Compliance and Governance Apprenticeship – Application Closing Date Sep 2025
This two-year programme allows you to gain hands-on paid work as you study towards a Level 4 apprenticeship equivalent to the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) Foundation Programme. Upon completion of this Programme, you’ll be eligible to progress onto Part One of the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme. You’ll also have the option to sit the CGI Foundation Programme examinations to obtain the full qualification.
Nationwide
Closing Date for Application: 13th September 2025
Business Leadership and Management
Degree Apprenticeship
Yr 12 & 13
Business Leadership & Management Practice – Application Closing Date Sep 2025
Study for a degree in Business Leadership and Management Practice at Northumbria University.
Study towards a professional qualification from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Apprentices who join will be based in our Consulting Service Delivery (CSD) Centre in Newcastle. In a project-based environment, you will work alongside a range of EY people to assist clients, such as retail banks, with their processes.
North East, 3 Years
Closing Date for Application: 13th September 2025
Accountancy/ Banking & Finance
Degree Apprenticeship
Yr 12 & 13
Turnaround and Restructuring Strategy Apprenticeship – Application Closing Date Sep 2025
Help businesses navigate through uncertain times, ask the difficult questions that could lead to their success, and make key decisions that result in better strategies built for tomorrow. That’s what working in TRS is all about. Advising clients on the best course of action for their businesses. This four-year programme allows you to gain hands-on paid work as you study towards becoming a chartered accountant. Also gain an ICAEW in England and ICAS in Scotland Level 7 Apprenticeship which is equivalent to a master’s degree.
Leeds & London
Closing Date for Application: 13th September 2025
Digital Technology
Degree Apprenticeship
Yr 12 & 13
Degree Apprenticeship in Digital and Technology – Application Closing Date Sep 2025
Gain hands-on paid work as you study towards a BSc degree in Digital and Technology solutions with BPP University.
Nationwide, 4 Years
Closing Date for Application: 13th September 2025
Accountancy
Degree Apprenticeship
Yr 12 & 13
Tax Apprenticeship Programme – Application Closing Date Sep 2025
You’ll progress even faster than university-goers, working on live projects that build your confidence and practical experience from day one.
This programme allows you to earn and work, while you study towards becoming a chartered accountant. You’ll also gain a Level 7 Apprenticeship in Accountancy and Taxation qualification in England which is equivalent to a master’s degree.
Nationwide, 4 Years
Closing Date for Application: 13th September 2025
Accountancy
Degree Apprenticeship
Yr 12 & 13
Mobility, Reward and Immigration Apprenticeship – Application Closing Date Sep 2025
The future of work means a global workforce and continual change. So, as part of the Tax team’s People Advisory Services (PAS), we look at how businesses reward and relocate employees around the world – and how it affects their tax and immigration requirements.
Qualification:Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT), with the potential to complete the CTA across your career
Bristol, London, and Newcastle, 4 Years
Closing Date for Application: 13th September 2025
Health & Social Care
Apprenticeship
Yr 11 +
Social Care Apprenticeship – Deneholme Care Centre
Deneholme Care Centre in Allendale would like to offer students who have completed their Health & Social Care GCSE the opportunity to apply for an apprenticeship position within the Care Home. The apprentice would be given the opportunity to complete their Level 3 in Health & Social Care whilst employed with the company.
If you are interested, please contact Linda Charlton on 07946288668 for an application pack.
ICT
Apprenticeship
Yr 11 +
ICT Apprenticeship – Newcastle City Council
Newcastle City Council has a fantastic track record with our Apprentices, with many of them gaining permanent employment at the end of their training and continuing to progress their career with NCC.
ICT Apprentice – Newcastle City Council – North East Jobs
If anyone is keen to have a conversation or needs any support applying, please contact @Miller, Mark
Joinery
Apprenticeship
Yr 11 +
Bench Joinery Apprenticeship – Richard James Joinery Ltd Hexham
We are recruiting for summer 2024 one apprentice to join our team, learning all aspects of manufacturing and finishing high quality timber windows and doors. Applicants must have a keen eye for detail and be prepared to learn to work to extremely high standards. On the job training will be given on an ongoing basis along with day release to a local college to study for a qualification in Carpentry and Joinery.
Interested applicants should email a short message to office@richardjamesjoinery.co.uk expressing your interest in this position along with any further details you think will support your application.
Apprenticeship FAQ
What time of year are apprenticeships advertised?
Apprenticeships are advertised all year, so there is no right or wrong time to apply for an apprenticeship.
Are all apprenticeships 5 days a week?
In a typical week, you’ll spend four days at work and one at university, college, or a training provider.