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Employers ask: why is an apprenticeship at Shipley College better?

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The Best Apprenticeship Opportunities in West Yorkshire

Looking for an apprenticeship? Whether you're leaving school at 16 or an adult looking to retrain, Shipley College has the highest achievement rate for apprenticeships in West Yorkshire. Our apprenticeships in Bradford, Keighley, Skipton and beyond help learners of all ages gain skills, earn qualifications, and build successful careers.

We work closely with top employers to ensure every apprentice gets the best opportunities. Take Imran (pictured), for example—before even finishing his course at Shipley College, we helped him secure a an apprenticeship with Lloyds Banking Group in 2025. You could follow in his footsteps...whether you’re just starting out or changing careers, we’re here to match you with the right apprenticeship and get your future on track.

Why Choose a Shipley College Apprenticeship?

  • The highest apprenticeship success rates in West Yorkshire—our learners achieve more!
  • We match apprentices with top employers to secure the best job opportunities.
  • Earn while you learn with industry-recognised qualifications
  • Apprenticeships in Bradford, Keighley, Skipton and beyond across a range of industries.
  • Support for all ages and experience levels—whether you’re 16 or an adult learner.

Apprenticeship Opportunities Available

We offer a wide range of apprenticeship opportunities for different career paths, including:

  • Business & Administration
  • Health & Social Care
  • Horticulture & Environmental Services

No matter your age or experience, Shipley College will help you find the right government-funded apprenticeship in the UK and support you every step of the way.

Start Your Apprenticeship Today

With expert career support and strong employer partnerships, Shipley College ensures you have everything you need to secure an apprenticeship and build a successful career. Apply now and take your next step!

TAKE A LOOK AT OUR JOBS BOARD TO SEE WHAT'S AVAILABLE.

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GET THE BALL ROLLING!

Apply right now by sending your CV to apprenticeships@shipley.ac.uk today with a covering note or call 01274 327390.

We will get back to you as you prepare to start your journey!

Oh, and if you're already employed but would like to learn new skills by doing an apprenticeship please ask your Manager to contact us at businessdevelopment@shipley.ac.uk to discuss how we can help you.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?

Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes. They are designed to help employers train people for specific job roles while at the same time, apprentices get a paying job with valuable training - and all while they work towards a nationally recognised qualification.

WHO CAN DO AN APPRENTICESHIP?

Anyone in England aged 16 years old and above, whether employed, unemployed or leaving school. There is no upper age limit.

HOW MUCH WILL I EARN?

The Apprenticeship Minimum Wage is £6.40 an hour (from 1st April 2024), however many employers pay more than this. Also, if you are 19 after completing the first year of your apprenticeship, you must be paid at least the full National Minimum Wage.

DO I COUNT AS AN EMPLOYEE WHILE ON MY APPRENTICESHIP?

All apprentices are employed, and have a contract of employment. You are counted as a regular employee so get all the benefits such as holiday and sick leave as well.

WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I GAIN?

During your apprenticeship programme you will be working towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship standard. This is accredited by relevant industry regulatory bodies and will help further you in your chosen career.

Depending on the type of programme you enrol onto you may also have the chance to work towards other recognised qualifications, such as functional skills in maths and English.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Applying for an apprenticeship is like applying for a job, so you will need to go through an application process. 

You can browse our apprenticeship vacancies on our jobs board or you can send your CV to apprenticeships@shipley.ac.uk  You can use the same email address for any other questions, or complete the form at the bottom of this page.


We look forward to hearing from you.

“I AM VERY PROUD OF HOW MELISSA HAS DONE DURING HER APPRENTICESHIP BOTH AT COLLEGE AND AT WORK, SHE HAS PERFORMED TO HIGH STANDARD THROUGHOUT, AND IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE TO MANAGE HER THROUGH THIS PERIOD."

"I myself was an apprentice at Shipley College over 7 years ago and afterwards managed to secure a position at Bradford District Care Trust. I have now moved on to a management role, which I would not have been able to achieve without an apprenticeship. Seeing it from the other side and being Mel’s manager whilst she completed her apprenticeship has been extremely rewarding,
it has been great to see how she has developed over the last 18 months."

– Stuart Scarfe, Technical Support Manager, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

CONTACT US

If you are interested in becoming an Apprentice, just fill in the form below and our Apprenticeships team will get back to you within 2 working days

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