Welcome to our parent, supporter and students Guide To APPrenticeships
Building futures through apprenticeships
Has the young person in your care shown an interest in starting an apprenticeship after finishing school? If so, you’re in the right place – we’ve put together this helpful page for parents and supporters, helping you to gather the information you’ll need to make an informed decision.
An overview of apprenticeships
Apprenticeships assess the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) required to be occupationally competent in a specific role. Apprenticeships are available across a range of industries, from healthcare to digital.
Over the past 20 years, apprenticeship programmes have been refined and developed extensively, proving to be an excellent pathway for many learners looking to enter the world of work. Apprenticeships now offer the opportunity to earn while you learn, with some apprenticeships providing certification to the equivalent of a master's degree at university.
Useful resources
Parent guide
Download our parent guide designed to support you in understanding more about apprenticeships.
Parent presentation
Download our short powerpoint presentation designed to support providers in informing parents, supporters and students about apprenticeships.
Hear from the expert
Suzanne Slater, Director of Operations for Apprenticeships here at NCFE, talks about the benefits that apprenticeships have for young people and provides advice for parents/supporters responsible for a young person who would like to take up an apprenticeship.
I made the decision to start an apprenticeship so I could develop my skills and knowledge within my chosen career path and to enable me to progress within the organisation