How can we best prepare the Million for a rapidly evolving job market?
Tom Ravenscroft, Chief Executive Officer, Skills Builder
Information and advice pages
How can we best prepare the Million for a rapidly evolving job market?
Tom Ravenscroft, Chief Executive Officer, Skills Builder
Foundation apprenticeships
Foundation apprenticeships are available if you’re in your 5th or 6th year at secondary school in Scotland.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for technical education?
Ginny Page, Director of Education Programmes, Gatsby Foundation
Apprenticeships in England
Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in England, including what they are, entry requirements, and more.
Apprenticeships in Northern Ireland
Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in Northern Ireland.
Apprenticeships in Scotland
Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in Scotland, including what levels are available, entry requirements, and more.
Apprenticeships in Wales
Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in Wales, including what they are, how they work, and more.
BTEC diplomas
Facts about BTEC diplomas: who they are for, the different types, how they are taught, what you need to get on one, and what you can do afterwards.
Cambridge Technicals
Facts about Cambridge Technicals: who they are for and what subjects are available.
Charlie, Level 4 historic environment advice assistant apprentice
Charlie Field is working towards a Level 4 historic environment advice assistant apprenticeship with Historic England, the public body that looks after England’s historic environment. He is based in Cambridge.
Degree apprenticeships
A degree apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain a paid-for degree while getting industry experience and earning a salary.
Finding work after you graduate
As an international student, the process of getting work might be different to what you’re used to at home. There are additional rules and limitations that overseas students need to bear in mind to comply with the conditions of your visa while working.
Higher apprenticeships (Level 4 and 5)
Higher apprenticeships are available in England at levels 4 and 5.
Higher Technical Qualifications
Find out what Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are, who they’re for, and what and where you can study.
How to manage a successful apprenticeships programme
We invited organisations who could offer guidance on the day-to-day running of apprenticeships programmes, as well as how to support apprentices through to completion. We had speakers from the Association of Apprentices, Workplus, and Lloyd’s Banking Group – if you missed it, here’s what happened.