Parents

As a parent/guardian, other family member or adviser, you will influence any potential apprentice. This section focuses on the different questions you may have about Apprenticeships and why they could be right for your child, partner or friend.

Find out what Apprenticeships are all about »

Understand the benefits of Apprenticeships »

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Apprenticeship Vacancies »

Here you can search for suitable Apprenticeships using our online service.

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Access our online apprentice support guide to ensure you get the most out of using Apprenticeship vacancies.

The guide gives step-by-step information including registration, searching for vacancies, and managing your applications. 

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There are a wide range of types of Apprenticeships from Administration through to Veterinary nursing. This section gives information on all of them.

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England’s top eight apprentices and employers have been revealed at the National Apprenticeship Awards 2010 presented by City & Guilds in Westminster.

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If you would talk to someone who has ‘been there and done that’, try the online mentoring and coaching facility. It is free to use, open to anyone over 16 years old and users of the site are anonymous.

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Becoming a mentor »