The Cumbria Business Growth Hub & Rural Growth Network provides useful information about apprenticeships, including a guide to apprenticeships, becoming an apprentice, writing an application and more.

Furness College provides information about the Apprenticeship Wage and Levy. Like all employees, apprentices must still receive a wage. There is a National Minimum Wage for apprentices. However, as skills develop, many employers tend to increase wages.

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, known as IfATE, works with employers to shape skills training in England, for the future of the workforce. IfATE was created in 2017 as an arm’s length body of the Department for Education (DfE). Visit this site to search occupational maps, search and apply for apprenticeships.

Apprenticeship Academy at Lakes College. Lakes College has launched the Apprenticeship Academy programme to match budding apprentices with leading employers across Cumbria. Join the Apprenticeship Academy to receive expert support with your CV and interview skills and help with finding the perfect opportunity for you.

National Trust apprenticeships are open to everyone and offer paid work-based learning opportunities that will help you set the course for a future career in the cultural heritage sector and beyond. You don’t need to have previous experience or lots of qualifications to apply, although a small amount of related volunteering might give you a taste of what the role could involve.

An apprenticeship combines learning in the workplace while working “on the job” (while getting paid), with education which is delivered in a classroom or workshop.

Careers in the hospitality and tourism industry are often learnt on the job, with relevant training from management. When hiring, employers in the industry often look for candidates with experience and knowledge, apprenticeships offer both. Visit this site to explore vacancies in Cumbria.