Apprenticeships
Earn money, gain experience and build your career
You can become an Apprentice whether you’re starting your career, want a change or if you're upskilling in your current job.
Why choose an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are an exciting option to develop your career and employment opportunities. You'll be in a real job while you learn, earn and gain invaluable experience in the area you're interested in.
As an apprentice you'll:
- Gain the skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career
- Earn a weekly wage and get holiday leave
- Get practical and revelant experience in a real job
- Learn directly from professionals in your industry
- Gain confidence in a working environment
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification from Levels 2 to 5
- Have guidance and support from our Tutors for your personal and professional development
- Be on a career path with lots of future potential
Who it's for:
Apprentices can be aged between 16 and 65 and can already have a previous qualification like a degree.
Our apprenticeship subjects
Business Administration and Management
Work in:
- Small and large businesses
- Public sector
- Charitable sector
- and many more
What we offer:
Level 3 Team Leader Supervisor
Level 3 Business Administrator
Customer Service
Work in:
- Any industry
- Contact centres
- Retail
- Webchat
- Service industry
- Any customer service point
What we offer:
Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner
Level 3 Customer Service Specialist
Early Years and Childcare
Work in:
- Primary schools
- Secondary schools
- Specialist schools
- Childminding settings
- Nurseries
What we offer:
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Level 3 Early Years Educator
Fitness and Leisure
Work in:
- Leisure Centres
- Gyms
- Self-employed
What we offer:
Level 2 Leisure Team Member
Level 3 Personal Training
Level 3 Leisure Duty Manager
Health and Social Care
Work in:
- Client’s home
- Daycare centres
- Residential and nursing homes
- Healthcare settings
- In the private, public or charitable sectors
What we offer:
Level 2 Adult Care Worker
Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker
Level 5 Leader in Adult Care
Horticulture and Gardening
Work in:
- Public parks and gardens
- Green spaces and historic gardens
- Private gardens and estates
- Production nurseries
- Retail outlets.
What we offer:
Level 2 Horticulture or Landscape Operative
Warehousing and Storage
Work in:
- Retail
- Storage
- Removals
- Transport
- Warehouses
What we offer:
Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative
What our apprentices say
“My apprenticeship has given me confidence, developed my knowledge, a more senior position and the start to my career. It has made a real difference, thank you!”
Aaliya Beddows - Adult Care Apprentice
“My apprenticeship has allowed me to earn a good salary and gain experience that I know will put me in good stead for the future."
Gabriella Biazotti - Business Administration Apprentice
“I certainly wouldn’t have been able to do this without my YMCA Tutor. Andrew coordinates all the practical work and coursework that I need to do."
George Smith - Horticulture Apprentice
Speak to an Apprenticeship advisor
Currently working and want to upskill?
If you are already in employment and interested in accelerating your career with an apprenticeship, talk to your employer about your goals and ask them to contact us to see if we can help.
Apprenticeships for employers
Develop your team and grow your business