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: Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham, RH12 1JF
Date: Saturday 9 March 2019
Time: 10.00am-2.00pm
Venue: Harlands Road College Site, Harlands Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1LT
Date: Thursday 14 March 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.