Welcome to ‘Apprenticeships Suffolk’ online portal

Apprenticeships Suffolk is an impartial and completely free service at Suffolk County Council as part of the strategic aim to increase the quality and quantity of apprenticeships within the county, thereby supporting business and economic growth.

The team identify apprenticeship opportunities, provide employer focused advice and guidance, and actively promote Apprenticeship opportunities to support employment in Suffolk. We work with aspiring apprentices who are ready to take their next step and explore the apprenticeship route whist supporting both the employer and apprentice throughout their journey.

Whether you are an employer looking for advice on how to access apprenticeships, an individual looking for an apprenticeship opportunity, a parent/carer, provider, or school, our website provides you with the relevant information, documents, and links.

If you cannot find the answer to your query, or would like to speak to a member of the Apprenticeships Suffolk team please use the ‘Contact Us’ page and we will be happy to assist you in your apprenticeship journey.

What is an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are a combination of working and studying. An apprentice is an employee, working alongside experienced staff gaining job-specific skills.
An apprenticeship is for anyone aged 16+.
They range from Level 2 all the way up to Level 7.
There are over 600 apprenticeship standards approved for delivery.

Apprenticeships Suffolk Referral Form:

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New Anglia Careers Hub are hosting Enterprise Days

New Anglia Careers Hub are hosting Enterprise Days for workshops for Year 10 students in Suffolk and Norfolk during the Autumn Term to help prepare and inspire them for the world of work.

They are looking for willing volunteers who can offer support during the day to host workshops on your industry. If you are an employer and want to register as a volunteer, copy and paste the link below into your browser:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=IIqVYuzWoEiRxvx9e1sAtJalN_0-a4dHsvr08bqTK0dUQzJWV1c3SFE2WjcwRFJSQjM3MEo2MzJROS4u&wdLOR=c01608ED7-EE93-4377-AED4-091CE82DEFF6

We would like to congratulate our newly qualified

We would like to congratulate our newly qualified apprentice Nila on passing her Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship with a distinction! As part of Nila’s end point assessment, she planned, managed, and led the arrangement of our Apprenticeship Celebration Event during National Apprenticeship Week 2023 which was a huge success!

The team are very proud of Nila’s achievements and overcoming challenges such as completing her Level 2 Functional Skills Maths qualification alongside her apprenticeship.

Well done Nila, from the Apprenticeships Suffolk team 👏🎉

📢NEW VACANCY Pipers Vale Gymnastics Club are

📢NEW VACANCY

Pipers Vale Gymnastics Club are looking to recruit an Apprentice Gymnastics Coach, they are looking for an individual that wishes to have a full-time career in coaching gymnastics. You will be working closely with the qualified coaches to deliver their recreational and development gymnastics program. Whilst doing this you will working to complete your Level 2 Community Activator Coach apprenticeship with Bridgewater & Taunton College (british-gymnastics.org)

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/community-activator-coach-v1-0
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https://apprenticeshipssuffolk.org/all-jobs/

Are you an employer in Suffolk looking to grow you

Are you an employer in Suffolk looking to grow your business?

Apprenticeships Suffolk aims to generate apprenticeship opportunities in Suffolk and can support employers on their apprenticeship journey with the following:

• Your responsibilities as an employer
• Funding and incentives available for employers
• Advice on how to create a job description and find the right apprenticeship standard to offer
• The Apprenticeship training options available to you
• Advertising and promoting your opportunities
• Recruiting your apprentice and ongoing support

If you would like our support with creating the right apprenticeship opportunity for your business, please contact apprenticeships@suffolk.gov.uk or call 01473 263555.

Level 2 apprenticeships offer an excellent route i

Level 2 apprenticeships offer an excellent route into further education post 16, as an alternative to staying on at school, whilst receiving on the job training and studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.

This level of training will make you work ready and train you in the hands on skills required to undertake the responsibility of the task and give you the employability skills you need to be successful.

Today's Level 2 Focus is for avenues into a career in Hair & Beauty 💇‍♀️💅 - visit https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/?levels=2&routes=hair-and-beauty for further information on these Level 2 Hair & Beauty qualifications.

To look at more Level 2 qualifications, click the link below to go to IFATE:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/?levels=2

📢NEW VACANCY Corrosion Technology Services ar

📢NEW VACANCY

Corrosion Technology Services are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant Apprentice to join their small team. Within this role you will be maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function within the business. You will receive full training from the team and mentoring to reach your goals, whilst working to complete your Level 2 Accounts/ Finance Assistant qualification.

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/accounts-or-finance-assistant-v1-3
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Congratulations to all students that received thei

Congratulations to all students that received their GCSE Results today! 🎉If you are still looking at what to do next at Post-16, here are some Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeship opportunities we are currently supporting in Suffolk.

❗️If you didn't receive a Grade 4 in Maths or English, you can still complete a Level 2 apprenticeship.

If you are interested please email apprenticeships@suffolk.gov.uk

#GCSEResultsDay #apprenticeships #gcses2023

Level 2 apprenticeships offer an excellent route i

Level 2 apprenticeships offer an excellent route into further education post 16, as an alternative to staying on at school, whilst receiving on the job training and studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.

This level of training will make you work ready and train you in the hands on skills required to undertake the responsibility of the task and give you the employability skills you need to be successful.

Today's Level 2 Focus is for avenues into a career in Care and Early Years Work. 👶🏼👩🏼‍🏫👨🏼‍🦽
To look at more Level 2 qualifications, click the link below to go to IFATE:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/?

Good luck to all students who are receiving their

Good luck to all students who are receiving their A-Level results today! 🎉

Considering your next steps? Apprenticeships Suffolk can provide you with information advice and guidance on the apprenticeship pathway - https://apprenticeshipssuffolk.org/

Level 2 apprenticeships offer an excellent route i

Level 2 apprenticeships offer an excellent route into further education post 16, as an alternative to staying on at school, whilst receiving on the job training and studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.

This level of training will make you work ready and train you in the hands on skills required to undertake the responsibility of the task and give you the employability skills you need to be successful.

Today's Level 2 Focus is for avenues into a career in a trade/construction. 🧱👷🏼‍♂️👷🏼‍♀️🔨🏠

To look at more Level 2 qualifications, click the link below to go to IFATE: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/

📢NEW VACANCY Corrosion Technology Services ar

📢NEW VACANCY

Corrosion Technology Services are looking to recruit a Business Support Apprentice to join their small team. They are looking for someone who can assist the business and work in all office departments to gain experience. You will receive full training from the team and mentoring to reach your goals, whilst working to complete your Level 3 Business Administration qualification.

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator/
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With the recent releases of the Barbie and Oppenhe

With the recent releases of the Barbie and Oppenheimer films, it is a great opportunity to showcase the variety of apprenticeship qualifications that could lead you into the film industry! The above qualifications offer a glimpse at the variety of routes into a career in film, from technical editing and marketing, to hands on roles such as prosthetics, makeup, costume or props. #barbiemovie #oppenheimer #apprentice #filmproduction

📢NEW VACANCY Thurston Childcare are looking f

📢NEW VACANCY

Thurston Childcare are looking for an individual to come and join their family run childcare setting, that works with a range of children aged 3 months to 11 years old. In this role you will be learning and gaining valuable skills to working with children, whilst also learning the 'on the job' knowledge and the practical hands on approach. Within this role you will be working to either a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/early-years-practitioner-v1-0

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/early-years-educator-v1-2
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📢NEW VACANCY Riverwood Aquatics is looking fo

📢NEW VACANCY

Riverwood Aquatics is looking for a Level 3 Digital Marketing apprentice to join their team in Assington. You will be joining the team as a vital member of the marketing team, to support the success of their online presence. This will be unique opportunity to gain hands on experience with the different aspects to digital marketing, whilst working to achieve a Level 3 Digital Marketing qualification.

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/digital-marketer-v1-1
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📢NEW VACANCY Double Take Hair Salon are looki

📢NEW VACANCY

Double Take Hair Salon are looking to take on an individual within their small business in Hadleigh. In this role you will be working closely with the stylist to help meet the clients needs, manning the reception and general cleaning duties around the salon. Within this role you will also be working towards achieving the Level 2 Hairdressing Professional qualification at West Suffolk College.

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/hairdressing-professional-v1-2

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~~SKILLS BOOTCAMPS~~ Skills Bootcamps are part of

~~SKILLS BOOTCAMPS~~

Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life, funded through the Department of Education and are free (to the learner).

The aim of Skills Bootcamps is to:
-Provide businesses with targeted and flexible training to upskill their employees so they can gain progression within the business.
-Aid businesses to hire people with the skills required and help fill their vacancies.
-Support individuals to develop skills and fulfil their potential and assist people currently un-employed or returning to work to find skilled local employment.

Skills Bootcamps are open to anyone 19+ who has the right to live and work in the UK.

For individuals and self-employed the training is fully funded. For businesses, there is a small employer contribution:
-For small to medium employers (SME) 10%
-For businesses with more than 250 employees 30%

Skills Bootcamps are employer led programmes aimed to meet business needs. The training is delivered by our approved training providers, offering flexible training solutions, with many being delivered remotely.

For further information the Skills Bootcamps, click here:
https://lnkd.in/evNAD_Fb

Congratulations to our apprentice Nila who was awa

Congratulations to our apprentice Nila who was awarded runner up for the Inspirational Learner - Functional Skills/Core Skills Curriculum award at last nights Suffolk Adult Learners' Awards 2023🌟

Apprenticeships Suffolk were proud sponsors of the Inspirational Learner - Adult Apprentice Award presented by Ellen 🏆

Congratulations to all nominees, runner ups and winners was great to hear so many inspiring stories 👏🎉

We are delighted to announce that Apprenticeships

We are delighted to announce that Apprenticeships Suffolk are proud sponsors of the Apprentice of the Year award for this year's first Suffolk Education Awards taking place on Thursday 9th November 2023🏆

The Apprentice of the Year acknowledges the outstanding achievements of an apprentice who has embraced their learning in the workplace and has effectively used this to boost their career, advance their organisation and wider community. Open to current apprentices or those that have completed/achieved their apprenticeship within the last 12 months.

Nominations are open and the entry form can be found here: https://www.suffolkeduawards.co.uk/enter-now

Entries close at midnight on the 6th of August!

New Vacancy! 📢 CF Social Work are looking for

New Vacancy! 📢

CF Social Work are looking for a third Business Support Apprentice to join their small but busy office as part of the team who supports all of their work in the community with children, young people and families.

The apprentice will support all departments therefore the post holder will need to be flexible and focussed on assisting colleagues in pursuit of the overall goals of the company. Within this role you will be working towards achieving the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship qualification.

To view the job description for this role visit our jobs page on apprenticeshipssuffolk.org

If you, or someone you know is interested in this position please email apprenticeships@suffolk.gov.uk

This morning our Participant Advisor Cathy attende

This morning our Participant Advisor Cathy attended the opening of the Bungay Community Hub at 'Number 28' on Wingfield Street 🎉

The hub will be providing support to anyone living in Bungay or surrounding areas and includes a food hall, provision for advice on debt and benefits and also a school uniform exchange aiming to bring the local community together! @bungaycs

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