Have you ever thought about earning and learning at the same time? That is just what an apprenticeship could offer you. The chance to work and gain valuable skills, while also working towards a qualification. Some councils offer apprenticeships in a wide range of occupational areas from buisness administration and customer service to amenity horticulture and health and social care.

Apprenticeship Week 23-27 February is about raising awareness of apprenticeships, both with potential apprentices and employers.

Here’s what two apprentices in London Boroughs say about working in local government:

“When I left school I couldn’t decide between going to college or a job where I could learn at the same time, as both would give me the same qualification. I chose to go for an apprenticeship with the council and haven’t looked back since. It’s given me a great start to my career, learning basic office work and skills, how to plan and meet deadlines and how to work in a team. I really like the fact that I’m treated like an adult and I have real jobs to do with real responsibility.”
Lucy, Business Administration Apprentice

“After I left school, I was really struggling to find a job, as many employers required two years experience. Somebody suggested I try voluntary work with the council in ICT to gain experience and I ended up joining the Apprenticeship scheme in Information Technology. After my Apprenticeship I was offered a job as a Junior Systems Analyst and have progressed really quickly to become senior manager. I’m now the ICT Technical Architect for the council. I have really enjoyed the varied and exciting projects I’ve been involved with and have received loads of training opportunities including professional qualifications.”
Chris, former IT Apprentice and now ICT Technical Architect

To find out more about apprenticeships in local government visit our apprenticeship information.

To find out more about apprenticeships generally visit the apprenticeships website.

To search for job opportunities in local government visit the local government jobs website.