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Key Facts

2-7 apprenticeship levels to study
1 to 5 Years (minimum term reducing to 8 months from August 2025) to complete an apprenticeship
600 apprenticeship standards

What is involved? As an apprentice you will:

be an employee earning a wage and getting holiday pay
gain experience working alongside experienced staff
gain job specific skills you will develop skills relate to your job role
be given time to study at least 20% of your normal working hours will be for training related to your role
undertake study and training at college, work or online depending on the type of apprenticeship you are undertaking

Benefits

Earn while you learn rather than remaining in full time education
Contract of Employment You will have a contract of employment and receive the same benefits as other employees working in similar roles.
£5.28 - £10.42 per hour wage rate for an apprentice

Below are some examples of employers within Cheshire and Warrington who currently have apprenticeships vacancies.

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Amazon Apprenticeships

Whatever background, qualifications or aspirations you might have, Amazon offers a wide variety of opportunities. Learn about Amazon as a business and get tips and tricks to succeed in your applications.  Browse the available opportunities ...
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BAE systems - Are you looking for a head start?

Whether you want to become a technical expert in welding, painting or scaffolding, or kickstart your career whilst earning a degree in finance, engineering or business— there’s something for everyone at BAE Systems. 
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Barclays Apprenticeships

Barclays will be recruiting Apprentices into a variety of business areas to include risk, research, compliance, finance, internal audit, operations, technology, retail banking and customer service.
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Kier is built by brilliant people. It’s our people, the culture we foster and the values we work to that makes us unique.

As a leading infrastructure services, construction and property development group, every person is working to our purpose to sustainably deliver infrastructure which is vital to the UK. Our industry continues to be resilient, offers opportunity for people to belong, contribute and thrive and is also committed to leaving lasting legacies for communities. Is it time for you to consider being part of the construction revolution?
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NHS Apprenticeship opportunities

Earn, learn and make a difference with an NHS apprenticeship. Our apprenticeships offer routes into many of the more than 350 NHS careers through a mix of on-the-job training and classroom learning. 
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Encirc - Process Operator Apprenticeship | 18 Month Placement | £7.49 per hour

Location; Elton, Cheshire. If you are looking to start your career in a fast paced & innovative business where every day brings new exciting, rewarding and sometimes unexpected challenges then this apprenticeship is for you. A fantastic opportunity to develop your skills whilst gaining a Level 2 in Food & Drink Process Operating

Below are some examples of some amazing local training providers within Cheshire and Warrington who work with some great employers who are offering some brilliant apprenticeships!

Apprentify - finding your perfect apprenticeship

Apprentify can offer you a unique approach to finding apprenticeships. They have taken the time in developing their specialist apprenticeship programmes to help you find a role best suited for you. 

Cheshire College South & West Apprenticeships

Cheshire College has over 1,000 Apprentices, works with over 500 local, national and international employers and delivers Apprenticeships across a wide range of sectors including, Health, Public Services & Care, Engineering & Manufacturing, Construction & Building Services, Information & Communications Technology, Retail & Commercial Enterprise, Education & Training and Business, Administration & Law.

Macclesfield College Apprenticeship opportunities

Macclesfield College offers a wide range of apprenticeships across the region. They can help you through the application process and support you on your apprenticeship journey. They specialise in apprenticeships in: business, childcare, hairdressing, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, and more. 

NTG Training Apprenticeships

NTG Training is an apprenticeship training provider in Cheshire. They are currently offering apprenticeships in warehousing,  digital marketing, business administration and more. 

Reaseheath College Apprenticeships

With a range of sectors to choose from at a choice of levels, with Reaseheath you can find an Apprenticeship that matches your interests and career aspirations. Apprenticeships include agriculture, bakery, bus and coach engineering, construction, food technologist, equine and many more.

Total People Apprenticeships

Total People can help you achieve your full potential through apprenticeships, traineeships, short courses, study programmes and other qualifications. Their dedicated teams help people to secure a first role, new role, progress in their current role or gain new skills for a career change. They have a wide range of amazing apprenticeships within Cheshire and Warrington currently available. 

Warrington & Vale Royal - Apprenticeships available

Warrington & Vale Royal College have an Apprenticeship Recruitment Service to match your skills to a suitable vacancy with an employer. Over 90% of our apprentices continue in employment or receive a promotion following their apprenticeship completion. They offer a wide range of apprenticeships from trade apprenticeships, including plumbing and electrical installation, to hair & beauty, customer service, health & social care, or even HR apprenticeships.

UCAS launches a new apprenticeship service as demand hits all-time high 

UCAS has launched their new apprenticeship service which will allow students to see relevant apprenticeship opportunities alongside degree courses and help applicants discover their options. Over this year’s results period (13 – 31 August) the number of users searching for apprenticeships soared by 62.4% compared to the same point last year.
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