BE AN APPRENTICE

Apprenticeships are a fantastic opportunity which offers a flexible approach to learning, combining practical on-the-job learning with technical education and skills.

Apprentices are employees earning a wage and working alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills.

Why undertake an apprenticeship?

Get paid in a real job, gaining real work experience, real skills and a real future.
Gain career-specific skills and experience whilst studying towards a standards employers value
And you will earn while you learn without the burden of student debt – earning a wage

Interested in an apprenticeship? here's HOPWOODS STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS TO BECOMING ONE

Step 1 – Find your career

Research which type of apprenticeship interests you, search our website to see the full range of apprenticeships from our "Apprenticeships Hopwood Offer" page.

Step 2 – Search and Apply

Found an apprenticeship you are interested in? Click the "Apply" button to register your interest with Hopwood.
This will trigger our recruitment advisor to contact you via telephone/email to arrange an Information, Advice and Guidance Session.
If we feel that you are suitable for an apprenticeship, we can start putting your forward for vacancies we have. (Please note, we are unable to guarantee employment for every applicant)

If you already have secured a job or already employed, contact us we will work with your employer to create an apprenticeship training plan and get you started.

Step 3 – Find your employer!

Once we have received your application, our recruitment advisor to contact you via telephone/email to arrange an Information, Advice and Guidance Session.

If we feel that you are suitable for an apprenticeship, we can start putting your forward for vacancies we have. (Please note, we are unable to guarantee employment for every applicant)

Now you can start looking through our "live vacancies"

Already found an employer?

If you already have secured a job or already employed – contact us and we will work with your employer to create an apprenticeship training plan and get you started.

Step 4 – Interview

If an employer likes the look of your CV, our recruitment team will arrange an interview for you. They will then help you prepare for it by offering tips, tricks and interview techniques.

Step 5 – Start your career

Fingers crossed you get the job! But if not, we will be on hand to find you another employer.

Need Help with your CV?

Feel you need help writing your CV? Click the link for tips on how to best impress employers with your CV https://www.hopwood.ac.uk/application/files/6915/7200/2161/Top_tips_for_CV.pdf

ALREADY FOUND AN EMPLOYER?