Find an Apprenticeship:
A Roadmap to Achieving ur Career Goals

urfuture can help you find an apprenticeship in a sector that's perfect for you. By taking our Career Match, we'll predict the top 5 best career categories for you, from Digital & IT to Hair & Beauty. You'll learn what you enjoy and what you don't in a job, giving you a clearer understanding of ur professional preferences. This awareness will lead you to a job that suits ur goals and needs. It's all driven by data and science, like how Spotify creates playlists tailored to ur tastes. By evaluating the music you've enjoyed, Spotify predicts other tracks you'll like. In the same way, our Career Match uses this technology to determine the best career for you.

How to find an Apprenticeship that's the right level for you

Apprenticeships range from Level 2 all the way to Level 7 and you can start from any stage depending on ur education level and type of job you want to do. Here’s a guide to the levels and how to know which one is right for you!

Level 2

An entry Level apprenticeship which is the equivalent to 5 GCSE qualifications where you will gain basic knowledge and skills in ur chosen sector. This Level is great for people just starting out in their career and want to gain a basic understanding of the field.

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Level 3

This is an advanced apprenticeship and is equivalent to 2 A-levels. This level is great for building on the basics and allows you to have more responsibilities within ur role and gives you knowledge needed for more complex tasks.

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Level 4/5

These levels are equivalent to the first year of university or a foundation degree. With these apprenticeships you are gaining a higher level qualification as well as gaining hands on experience and specialised training.

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Level 6/7

These levels are degree apprenticeships and equivalent to bachelor’s or master’s degrees. Within this level you will be completing lots of academic coursework alongside your hands on work experience in ur chosen field.

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Benefits of doing an Apprenticeship

As an apprentice you are working in a paid job where you will receive the benefits of any other employee, including a wage and paid holidays, as well as being able to study part time, unlike university where you will be in debt.

Earning a Wage

As an apprentice you are working in a paid job where you will receive the benefits of any other employee, including a wage and paid holidays, as well as being able to study part time, unlike university where you will be in debt.

Hands on Experience

Doing an apprenticeship means you will be gaining hands on work experience daily that are directly related to ur chosen field and learning from people who do that job every single day.

Personal Growth

An apprenticeship allows you to work on ur soft skills such as teamwork and communication as well as building confidence and proper workplace etiquette.

Immediate Impact

From doing an apprenticeship you are able to contribute to your company’s success from day one as well as work on ur personal growth and skills, providing you with a sense of accomplishment and job satisfaction.

How to Apply for Apprenticeship Jobs

urfuture makes finding an apprenticeship very easy for you with our quick and easy application process. You’ll start by filling out ur profile, which is available for employers to see, so show off all ur best skills! You can then take our Career Match which will give you ur top 5 best suited sectors based on ur personality. Once ur profile and Career Match are complete you can view all our live apprenticeship jobs and apply with the click of a button. Employers can also come to you and invite you to apply for a job if they think you will be a good fit for the role!

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How finding the right apprenticeship kick starts ur career.

Doing an apprenticeship means you will be working in a job as well as learning practical skills in a college/university, meaning you will get hands on work experience and a qualification, making you more employable.

Doing an apprenticeship can help accelerate ur career and give you endless opportunities upon completion. Once you have completed ur apprenticeship you will have at least one year’s worth of hands on work experience, as well as an industry recognised qualification that makes you stand out to employers.

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Frequently asked questions - how to find an apprenticeship:

What is an apprenticeship?

An Apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee gains hands on work experience as well as a qualification in a specific sector.  Apprentices spend at least 20% of their working hours completing classroom-based learning with a college, university or training provider to gain practical knowledge that they can then put into practice in their job.

How can urfuture help me find an apprenticeship?

Here at urfuture, we can help you find an apprenticeship job that matches your personality and traits. By taking our career match we tell you which sector best matches ur personality, as well as what makes you good at a job and thing you should maybe avoid in a job.

You can view all our live apprenticeship job vacancies and see ur percentage match to the role, then watch a short video explaining the role, if it interests you, you can apply with the click of a button.

Who can become an apprentice?

To do an apprenticeship you need to be 16 or older, living in the UK, and not in full time education. You can even do an apprenticeship with a degree, if the degree is unrelated to the subject you chose to do ur apprenticeship in.

Do apprentices get paid?

Yes, Apprentices get paid whilst they learn, and the pay typically increases as you progress through the programme as ur knowledge and skills develop.

Where can I find more information about apprenticeships?

For more information on how you can find an apprenticeship, you can check out careerflixs and watch short informative videos that cover everything you need to do, including, pros and cons of an apprenticeship and how they work.

If an apprenticeship sounds right for you, view our live apprenticeship jobs

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