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Secure an apprenticeship
Thinking of starting an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are real jobs with real training. This means you can earn while you learn and gain a nationally recognised qualification from level two up to degree level.
The great thing about being an apprentice is you can get your career started by gaining new skills through combining hands-on experience with qualifications.
From bricklaying or carpentry, hairdressing, business administration or customer service, teaching assistant, to technical skills and higher-level apprenticeships in engineering and construction management, there will be a role for you!

Click here (https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices)to:
- see answers to frequently asked questions about apprenticeships
- look at local apprenticeship vacancies
- get tips on how to apply
- learn what to expect at an interview.
If you are a parent, please see the GOV.UK (GOV.UK)advice on child benefit here.(https://www.gov.uk/child-benefit-16-19)
To make this easier for you, we have collated the current apprenticeship opportunities available in Plymouth.
Take a look at our Bulletin to find out more about the local employers recruiting, the training providers involved and how to apply for these exciting apprenticeships.
The vacancies were live at point of publication
• The Government’s site for finding apprenticeships(www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch)
• Apprenticeship opportunities with UCAS (https://careerfinder.ucas.com/jobs/apprenticeship/plymouth/#browsing)
• Graduate level apprenticeships with Prospects(www.prospects.ac.uk/graduate-jobs-results)
An apprenticeship provider is a training centre that supports you with the learning and coursework side of your apprenticeship.
You can register your interest with these providers and check out latest vacancies:
• Acacia Training & Development(http://www.acacia.ac.uk)
• Achievement Training(http://www.achievementtraining.com)
• City College Plymouth(http://www.cityplym.ac.uk/apprenticeships)
• Cornwall College(http://www.cornwall.ac.uk/apprenticeships)
• Duchy College(http://www.duchy.ac.uk)
• Exeter College Apprenticeships(https://www.exeapprentices.co.uk/)
• Greenlight Safety Consultancy(http://www.greenlightsc.co.uk/apprenticeships)
• Norpro Training(http://www.norprotraining.co.uk)
• On Course South West (https://www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk/apprenticeships)
• PGL Training(https://pgltraining.com/)
• Skills Group(http://www.skillsgroupuk.com)
• South Devon College(http://www.southdevon.ac.uk/apprenticeships)
• The Focus Training Group(http://www.thefocustraininggroup.com)
• University of Plymouth(https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/apprenticeships)
Along with local training providers above, you can register interest in construction apprenticeships with:
• Building Plymouth (http://www.buildingplymouth.co.uk)– submit your CV for circulation to local employers
• CITB(https://www.citb.co.uk/courses-and-qualifications/citb-apprenticeships/become-a-citb-apprentice/)
• Shared Apprenticeship Service SW(http://www.swsharedapprenticeships.com)
• Train4All(https://train4all.co.uk/apprenticships-traineeships/)
If you'd like to talk a bit more about a career in construction, pop along to Barclays (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Barclays+Bank/@50.37227,-4.1421014,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x406682e3d0e5e017!8m2!3d50.37227!4d-4.1421014)(Plymouth) any Tuesday between 10-3pm to speak to the Building Plymouth team.
Need to talk through your options? Sign up (https://plymouth-self.achieveservice.com/en/AchieveForms/?form_uri=sandbox-publish://AF-Process-c8535160-d506-4e0c-b859-b7a8b44837fa/AF-Stage-8881a954-a3b8-47b9-80ee-0157d44e9447/definition.json&redirectlink=%2Fen&cancelRedirectLink=%2Fen&consentMessage=yes)as a member and one of our Youth Hub team will reach out to arrange a 1:1 appointment to discuss your options.
We also run different workshops and events throughout the year that can help you navigate your next steps. Keep an eye on our News and Events page for details.
Alternatively, if you are aged 19+ and you'd rather speak to someone on the phone, call the National Careers Service (https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/)on 0800 100 900. They can help to identify what career is best for you and the skills that could be useful in a range of different apprenticeship roles.
Prefer to access online resources? Test your apprenticeship knowledge and find out key facts and information with this Amazing Apprenticeships quiz - The Apprenticeship Quiz 2026 - Amazing Apprenticeships.(https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/resources/the-apprenticeship-quiz-2026/)
The Amazing Apprenticeships website has lots of great resources from inspirational apprentice stories, to information on different pathways - National Apprenticeship Week 2026 | Amazing Apprenticeships(https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/naw/)
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