Monday 7th to Sunday 13th February 2022.
This week we are celebrating the successes of our partner employers, apprentices and the fantastic careers that they embark upon after qualifying.
Why choose an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are a great way for people of all ages to gain valuable hands-on experience, developing skills within a work environment. Unlike standard study programmes, you will earn whilst you learn and work towards an accredited qualification that is recognised within your industry.
Whatever your goals, your bright career can begin with an apprenticeship through Wirral Met College.
Why choose Wirral Met College?
We have been busy at work with our partner employers, creating apprenticeship opportunities in the local community! Offering a range of apprenticeship training programmes across the Liverpool City Region and beyond, from level 2 to Degree level, our apprentices have access to outstanding support from highly skilled Trainer Assessors with a wide range of industry expertise.
Don't just take our word for it - hear from our apprentices and partner employers!
India completed her level 3 apprenticeship in 2016 and has since worked for large public sector organisations, an industry leading private sector SME and currently works as a Marketing Coordinator in Wirral Met College's busy marketing team. "Apprenticeships are a brilliant stepping stone in to a wide range of sectors. The experience I gained whilst an apprentice has allowed me to secure permanent roles in both public and private sectors. After gaining experience for 6 years, I'm now completing a degree level apprenticeship (level 6) with hopes that it will help me to progress further in my career." Michael started his apprenticeship in 2019, working as an Apprentice Electrician at Magenta Living - the Wirral's largest registered housing provider. "The apprenticeship has given me a chance to become a fully qualified electrician. I hope to qualify and continue to work in the industry." World-renowned clinical and laboratory training provider BioGrad works with Wirral Met College to provide apprenticeships. Dr Natalie Kenny, BioGrad's Director and Chief Scientific Officer said: "The amazing thing about apprentices, is that we get to train them in-house. So within a few months, we see that they are developing to an undergraduate level. Our hopes are that they will stay with us and develop their skills as our company expands." Robert completed his level 3 apprenticeship in 2019 and now works as an Administrator in Wirral Met College's busy Employer Services team in a full-time role. "My apprenticeship gave me a great opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience within an administration role. It also provided a route into full-time employment." Paige started a level 2 Care apprenticeship in 2018, working as an Adult Care Worker at Arrowe Park Hospital and won Apprentice of the Year in 2019. "Without the experience and qualifications that I have gained I wouldn’t have been able to expand to go on to an Access to Nursing course" As a leading provider of independent ambulance services across the North West, Spark Medical's recruitment strategy is built around giving back to the local community through apprenticeship opportunities. Matthew Kelly, Spark Medical's Managing Director said: "Our goal is to retain apprentices and provide them with further development opportunities that enable them to progress on to become the future leaders of our organisation.”
Apply for an apprenticeship now
Please note that you will need to apply for your apprenticeship via the National Apprenticeship Service website and keep an eye on our website for vacancies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can become an apprentice?
To become an apprentice, you must be:
- Aged 16 or over,
- Living in England,
- Not taking part in full-time education,
- Working and have a contract of employment.
If you are already employed, you can start an apprenticeship in your current job to help you progress to a higher level position.
- How do I get an apprenticeship?
If you are looking for an apprenticeship take a look at our helpful guide on how to get an apprenticeship that provides top tips on everything from how to prepare your CV and preparation for interview success.
Read and download the Apprenticeship Guide
If you are already have a job, you may be able to complete an apprenticeship with your current employer in order to develop new skills and progress further.
- How will I study?
How you study will depend on the apprenticeship, as well as the employer. You may attend College one day a week, alternatively you may complete all of your studying within the workplace, or do a combination of the two!
- Where will I study?
If your apprenticeship programme requires you to attend College, you will study at one of our four campuses on the Wirral.
Travel around our campuses on virtual tours
- I'm an employer, how can I get involved?
Please visit our Employers page, which has a wealth of information about our apprenticeships programme. Our friendly experienced team offers a unique service to employers, providing free advice and guidance on the training and funding options available to upskill your current employees and to support your recruitment strategies.