An apprenticeship is a work-based training programme, which leads to a nationally recognised qualification. Anyone living in England over the age of 16 who has completed statutory secondary education can apply.
You can also apply if you hold a degree, as long as the apprenticeship qualification is at a higher level or significantly different from your degree subject. If you have a learning disability, you may be eligible to study English or Math’s functional skills to Entry Level 3, which is lower than the required Level 2. Ask your training provider about this.
Apprenticeships bring many benefits, including:
- earning a salary
- getting paid holidays
- receiving training
- gaining qualifications
- learning job-specific skills
- better employment and salary prospects.
Search and apply
View a location map and list of the current apprenticeship opportunities in West Sussex using the link below.
Current apprenticeship vacanciesYou can also search for vacancies on the apprenticeships website, where you can filter options to refine your search. You will need to create an account to apply.
For current opportunities with the County Council, visit our job search page and select 'Apprenticeship' from the 'Contract type' option.
Graduation ceremony
Find information and book your place on the West Sussex Apprenticeship Graduation ceremony.
Events
Apprenticeships are no longer limited to certain age groups or particular levels of education. There are a range of opportunities in West Sussex, so why not drop in to one of our free events to learn how apprenticeships have changed in order to work better for you.
Apprenticeship and Traineeship fair 2019
Venue: Exhibition Hall, Worthing College, Sanditon Way, Worthing, BN14 9FD
Date: Tuesday 2 July 2019
Time: 4.00pm-7.00pm
Email apprentice.network@westsussex.gov.uk for more information.
Further information
Find out what real County Council apprentices think about their apprenticeship in the case studies below.
Watch our latest films to see how apprenticeships work in WSCC.
Apprenticeship levy transfer
Applications are now open for employers seeking funding to pay for apprenticeship training.
Employers paying into the apprenticeship levy can now transfer up to 25% of their annual levy funding pot to other organisations which will pay for the training costs of apprenticeship qualifications.
These changes mean that West Sussex County Council can support organisations in West Sussex to boost the skills and knowledge of new and existing employees across the county.
Find out more by visiting our Apprenticeship levy funding application.