What is an apprenticeship standard?
Our Director of Operations for Apprenticeships, Suzanne Slater, explains what an apprenticeship standard is and why they are so important.
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Apprenticeships that build skills for life
Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2025 with us! This year's theme, "skills for life," takes center stage, and we’re showcasing how apprenticeships cultivate the essential skills required for a successful career journey.
Throughout the week, we're elevating the voices of those who’ve taken apprenticeships to share their advice and guidance with others. We’ll also be providing support to the parents and guardians responsible for young people who are considering applying for an apprenticeship. We'd love for you to join us during our week-long celebration!
Why I chose an apprenticeship
Amy Ilderton, Quality Manager at the Coquet Trust, talks to us about why she decided to start an apprenticeship and how this journey has equipped her with the skills for her future career.
The importance of data apprenticeships
for employers
The rapid development of technology is causing a demand for skills, resulting in 48% of businesses now recruiting for jobs in data. But why?
What benefits could a data apprenticeship bring to your organisation? We answer all your data apprenticeship-related questions in our article, "5 reasons your organisation should offer data apprenticeships".
I think the apprenticeship is the best thing I ever did, because it’s given me so many professional skills and the opportunity to continue learning academically, but at the same time, it’s also given me a lot of skills in my personal life.
Neurodiversity in apprenticeships
We spoke to Jo Grace, Founder of The Sensory Projects about autistic people in apprenticeships and how to offer neurodiverse individuals the correct support that will allow them to thrive in the workplace.
Your 7 most asked questions about apprenticeships
Suzanne Slater, Commercial Director, answers your most asked questions on apprenticeships
NCFE Apprenticeships: Leo & Jess
We spoke to Leo and Jess about their apprenticeship experience here at NCFE and why they think apprenticeships are a great opportunity to help develop skills for life.
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Looking for an apprenticeship
If you're looking for an apprenticeship for yourself, take a look at your local further education centre or independent training provider's webpage to see what apprenticeships are currently available to apply for.
For further information on NCFE, visit our learner support page
A parent/supporter and the young person in my care is looking for an apprenticeship
Take a look at our dedicated parent/supporter page on apprenticeships to find out more information on how you can support the young person in your care.
An employer
Find out more about the EPA standards we offer and our market-leading end-point assessment (EPA) service
We also offer a range of mandatory and complementary qualifications to support your apprentice's on programme learning.
A provider
Discover how we can support you and your apprentices through our award-winning end-point assessment (EPA) service.
We also offer a range of mandatory and complementary qualifications to support your apprentice's on programme learning.
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Learner stories: “I have never had an apprentice who is so dedicated”
We spoke to Aspiration Award finalist and adult learner, Sinead Hall, to find out more about her experience of completing her Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship with Best Practice Network.
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Aspiration Awards 2023: Apprentice of the Year – Christopher Ademola
Our Apprentice of the Year winner is 16-year-old Christopher Ademola, an Adult Care Worker Level 2 apprentice studying through Salford City College, who is helping to improve the lives of those he cares for.
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Discover our acclaimed end-to-end apprenticeship solution, complete with unparalleled support, designed to empower apprentices in acquiring these crucial skills.
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