Generally, there are three different types of apprenticeship – Foundation, Modern and Graduate apprenticeships.

Foundation apprenticeships are completed while you are at school over one or two years, starting in S5 or S6. You will spend some time away from school at college and on work placement with an employer. Practical work experience is a great opportunity to start your career and will look good on your CV or personal statement.

Modern apprenticeships are like jobs with training. You work towards a recognised formal qualification, for example a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ). Your employer pays you a wage and helps you gain valuable experience and workplace skills. Pay generally goes up as you complete your stages of training.

Graduate Apprenticeships gives you the benefit to earn will you learn. You develop vital industry skills in a paid job whilst studying for a university degree.​

For more opportunities outside (and inside!) Glasgow take a look at the apprenticeships.scot website.

You might need a CV, covering letter or have to fill in an application form. If you’re unsure of how to do these, go to our helpful toolkit or get in touch if you’d like some more support.